In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI3 and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 40 cm | - | |
| Width | 3 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 31.8 g | 14.6 g | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PI3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: | |
| Colour | Blue | Gold | Space grey | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PI3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 30000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 6.8 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Features | Dual driver | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Volume | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm | - |
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| FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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