Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 2.2 cm | - | |
Width | 2.4 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.7 cm | - | |
Weight | 8 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 7.7 cm x 2.6 cm x 4 cm / 50 g Earbud: 2.4 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.2 cm / 8 g |
Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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Colour | Black | White | Black | |
Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, polymer | - | |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, IP54 | IP54, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
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 | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Advanced ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
Sensitivity | 107 dB | - | |
Impedance | 17 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 6.88 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ. |
Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Microphones Included | 6 | 4 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Controls | - | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | 85 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 7.5 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ. |
OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Included Accessories | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Comply ear tips, charging case (340 mAh) | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |