Bowers & Wilkins PI3 vs. Philips TAE1205BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI3 and Philips TAE1205BK. 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. Philips TAE1205BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips TAE1205BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 40 cm 2.25 cm
Width 3 cm 1.4 cm
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 31.8 g 35 g Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PI3 headphones.
Colour Blue | Gold | Space grey Black
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips TAE1205BK
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 -
Noise Isolating Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI3 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAE1205BK.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Sensitivity - 108.5 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 9.2 mm PET - 8 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAE1205BK.
Magnet Material - NdFeB
Features Dual driver -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips TAE1205BK
Type On-cable On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips TAE1205BK
Controls Volume Answer/end, play/pause, reject call
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips TAE1205BK
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - 61.8 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips TAE1205BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PI3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAE1205BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips TAE1205BK
Connector Type - USB
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips TAE1205BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable USB-C charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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