In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Xiaomi Buds 3. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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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 |
Earphone: 4.6 g Charging case with earphones: 52 g |
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Colour | Charcoal | White | Carbon black | |
Protection | IP54, water-resistant | Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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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 | Xiaomi Buds 3 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) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | - | |
Features | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | - |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | 6 | 3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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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 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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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 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | - | |
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Sensors | Wear sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 38 mAh | |
Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Xiaomi Buds 3 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 (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Buds 3 |
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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 silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IP55 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |