Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 3.48 cm | |
Width | - | 2.25 cm | |
Depth | - | 2.27 cm | |
Weight | - | 6 g | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
Charging case: 6.62 cm x 2.21 cm x 4.8 cm / 53 g Earbud: 2.25 cm x 2.27 cm x 3.48 cm / 6 g |
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Colour | Charcoal | White | Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass | |
Protection | IP54, water-resistant | IP57 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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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 5.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Sensitivity | - | 107 dB | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 9.2 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | - |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | - | Condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
Microphones Included | 6 | 6 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm |
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FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | - | |
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Sensors | Wear sensor | - | |
Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 70 mAh | |
Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 8 hours | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 1.5 hours | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX recharge faster than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Compliant Standards | - | IP57 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 3 years |