Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
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
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
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
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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