Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Samsung Galaxy Buds2. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 2.09 cm | |
Width | - | 1.7 cm | |
Depth | - | 2.11 cm | |
Weight | - | 5 g | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
Earbud: 1.7 cm x 2.11 cm x 2.09 cm / 5 g Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5 cm x 2.78 cm / 41.2 g |
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Colour | Charcoal | White | Black | Lavender | Olive | Graphite | White | |
Protection | IP54, water-resistant | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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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 5.2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Bass Boost, Ambient Sound Mode | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | - | |
Features | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | Auto Switch |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Microphones Included | 6 | 3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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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 charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | Touch control, fast charge | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Sensors | Wear sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 61 mAh | |
Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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 (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 13 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 14 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 |
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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 | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (472 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |