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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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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: 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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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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 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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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 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | Transparent Hearing mode | |
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Sensors | Wear sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, USB-C charging cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX5 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 18 months |