Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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 |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Charcoal | White | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | IP54, water-resistant | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 8.4 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5. |
| Features | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 6 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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 - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Wear sensor | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 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 OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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 | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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