Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs. Sony WF-C700N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Sony WF-C700N. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs. Sony WF-C700N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Sony WF-C700N
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 9.2 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 50 g
Earbud: 8 g
Earbud: 4.6 g
Charging case: 31 g
Colour Charcoal | White Black | Sage green | Violet | White
Protection IP54, water-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Sony WF-C700N
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-C700N 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive SBC, AAC
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 - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control
Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-C700N.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 5 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C700N.
Features Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Sony WF-C700N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Sony WF-C700N
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode Volume, voice assistant, answer call, noise cancelling/ambient sound mode button
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Sony WF-C700N
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
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Sony WF-C700N
Features Fast charge, auto power on/off Wind noise reduction structure
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Wear sensor Noise sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Sony WF-C700N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C700N 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 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 10 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-C700N recharge faster than Bowers & Wilkins PI7.
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Sony WF-C700N
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Sony WF-C700N
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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