Bowers & Wilkins PI3 vs. Anker SoundBuds Slim+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI3 and Anker SoundBuds Slim+. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bowers & Wilkins PI3 vs. Anker SoundBuds Slim+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Anker SoundBuds Slim+
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 40 cm -
Width 3 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 31.8 g 16 g Anker SoundBuds Slim+ are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PI3 headphones.
Colour Blue | Gold | Space grey Black
Protection Water-resistant IPX5, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Anker SoundBuds Slim+
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Slim+.
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 aptX aptX
Noise Isolating Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI3 offer a larger frequency range than Anker SoundBuds Slim+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a thicker diaphragm than Anker SoundBuds Slim+.
Features Dual driver Bluetooth aptX technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Anker SoundBuds Slim+
Type On-cable On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Anker SoundBuds Slim+
Controls Volume Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, 3-button remote
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Anker SoundBuds Slim+
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Anker SoundBuds Slim+
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Anker SoundBuds Slim+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 7 hours Bowers & Wilkins PI3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Anker SoundBuds Slim+.
Charging Time - 1.5 hours
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Anker SoundBuds Slim+
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable 4 pairs of ear tips, 2 pairs of earhooks
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
Technical support - lifetime
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