Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Sony LinkBuds S. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Bowers & Wilkins PI7	Sony LinkBuds S

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details	Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g	Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour	Charcoal \| White	Black \| White
Protection	IP54, water-resistant	-
Recommended Use	Portable electronics, computer	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	-	10 m
High-Resolution Audio	Yes	-

SOUND QUALITY	Bowers & Wilkins PI7	Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	In-ear
Headphones Technology	Balanced armature / dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds S 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive	SBC, AAC, LDAC
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	-	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response	10 - 20000 Hz	20 - 40000 Hz	Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI7.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	<0.3%	-
Diaphragm	9.2 mm	5 mm	Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	-	Neodymium
Features	Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through	Quick Attention function

MICROPHONE	Bowers & Wilkins PI7	Sony LinkBuds S

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Microphones Included	6	-

REMOTE CONTROL	Bowers & Wilkins PI7	Sony LinkBuds S

Controls	Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode	-

CABLE	Bowers & Wilkins PI7	Sony LinkBuds S

Cable Type	USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Bowers & Wilkins PI7	Sony LinkBuds S

Features	Fast charge, auto power on/off	-
Sensors	Wear sensor	-

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Bowers & Wilkins PI7	Sony LinkBuds S

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging	Headphone battery rechargeable
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 talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Standby Time	-	16 hours
Wireless Charging Standards	Qi	-
Charging Time	3 hour(s)	2 hour(s)	Sony LinkBuds S recharge faster than Bowers & Wilkins PI7.

CONNECTIONS	Bowers & Wilkins PI7	Sony LinkBuds S

Connector Type	-	Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Bowers & Wilkins PI7	Sony LinkBuds S

Included Accessories	3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable	Charging case, USB-C cable
Compatibility	iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet	-
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4
Service & Support	Limited warranty - 2 years	-