In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI3 and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). 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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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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 | 5.8 g | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PI3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g | |
| Colour | Blue | Gold | Space grey | Black | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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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 5.0 | 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | WindSmart technology | |
| 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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | <3% | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have lower total harmonic distortion than Bowers & Wilkins PI3. |
| Sensitivity | - | 94 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 5.8 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
| Features | Dual driver | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Controls | Volume | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Features | - | Voice alerts | |
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| Additional Functions | - | DSP |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6.5 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP54 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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