In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI3 and Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2. 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 | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 40 cm | 2.16 cm | |
Width | 3 cm | 2.665 cm | |
Depth | 4 cm | 1.64 cm | |
Weight | 31.8 g | 4.1 g | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PI3 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earphone: 2.665 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 g |
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Colour | Blue | Gold | Space grey | Black | |
Protection | Water-resistant | IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Balanced armature | Dynamic | |
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 | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | DSP Noise Reduction | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 30000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 7.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a thicker diaphragm than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2. |
Features | Dual driver | - | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 |
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Controls | Volume | Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 43 mAh | |
Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 |
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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), charging case (300 mAh) | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |