Bowers & Wilkins PI3 vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI3 and Panasonic RZ-S500WE. 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. Panasonic RZ-S500WE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 40 cm -
Width 3 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 31.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Colour Blue | Gold | Space grey Black
Protection Water-resistant Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
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 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Panasonic RZ-S500WE are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI3 offer a larger frequency range than Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 8 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a thicker diaphragm than Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Dual driver Voice control
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Controls Volume Voice activation
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 6.5 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PI3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL)
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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