In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Google Pixel Buds A-Series. 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 PI7 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
Earbud: 2.93 cm x 1.75 cm x 2.07 cm / 5.1 g Charging case: 4.7 cm x 2.5 cm x 6.3 cm / 42.5 g |
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Colour | Charcoal | White | Dark olive | Clearly white | |
Protection | IP54, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | 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) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Google Pixel Buds A-Series are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 12 mm | Google Pixel Buds A-Series have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
Features | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | - |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
Microphones Included | 6 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode | - |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | - | |
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Sensors | Wear sensor | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Google Pixel Buds A-Series 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 talk: up to 2.5 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 12 hours Continuous playback: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
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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 | - | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |