Bose SoundSport Free vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bose SoundSport Free 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

Bose SoundSport Free vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Free Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 18 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Headphones: 2.56 cm x 3.05 cm x 3.2 cm / 9.1 g
Charging case: 10.2 cm x 4.83 cm x 3.81 cm / 79.4 g
Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Black | Midnight blue | Bright orange | Ultraviolet White | Black
Protection Weatherproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 IP54, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Free Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PI5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Advanced ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 10 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Diaphragm - 9.2 mm
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Free Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Free Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Bose SoundSport Free Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bose SoundSport Free Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Free Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Bose SoundSport Free lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hours 3 hour(s) Bose SoundSport Free recharge faster than Bose SoundSport Free.
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Free Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards IPX4, NMB-3 Class B, CAN ICES-3 Class B, Directive 2014/53/EU -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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