Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Soundcore Life Note 3i. 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. Soundcore Life Note 3i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 50 g
Earbud: 8 g
Charging case: 2.9 cm x 6.26 cm x 4.9 cm / 40.9 g
Earbud: 1.9 cm x 1.5 cm x 3.1 cm / 4.9 g
Charging case with earphones: 50.8 g
Colour Charcoal | White Black
Protection IP54, water-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX5
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Soundcore Life Note 3i
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 Soundcore Life Note 3i 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Note 3i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 10 mm Soundcore Life Note 3i have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI7.
Features Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through -
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Note 3i microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 6 4 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode -
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Soundcore Life Note 3i
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 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Features Fast charge, auto power on/off Transparent Hearing mode
Sensors Wear sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Soundcore Life Note 3i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Soundcore Life Note 3i 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: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Soundcore Life Note 3i recharge faster than Bowers & Wilkins PI7.
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Soundcore Life Note 3i
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, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet -
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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