Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Sennheiser CX Plus. 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 | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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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: 5.9 cm x 3.38 cm x 4.23 cm / 6 g Charging case: 35 g |
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Colour | Charcoal | White | White | Black | |
Protection | IP54, water-resistant | Splashproof, IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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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 | Sennheiser CX Plus 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, aptX, aptX Adaptive | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Bass Boost | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 5 - 21000 Hz | Sennheiser CX Plus offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 7 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser CX Plus. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 1 | |
Features | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | TrueResponse technology |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Microphones Included | 6 | 4 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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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 | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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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 | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | Touch control | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
Sensors | Wear sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | - | |
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 24 hours | |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX Plus recharge faster than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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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 earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |