Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Charging case: 50 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour - Charcoal | White
Protection - IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 10 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Diaphragm - 9.2 mm
Features Apple H1 chip Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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