Side by side comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 1.69 cm | |
| Width | - | 4.07 cm | |
| Depth | - | 1.87 cm | |
| Weight | - | 4.5 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
Earphone: 4.07 cm x 1.87 cm x 1.69 cm / 4.5 g Charging case: 4.96 cm x 2.44 cm x 4.96 cm |
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| Colour | Charcoal | White | White | |
| Protection | IP54, water-resistant | Spill-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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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 Redmi 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 | 12 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Features | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | QuickPair Function, built-in Qualcomm QCC3040 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | cVc (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm | |
| Microphones Included | 6 | 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode | Play/pause, next/previous track, answer call |
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| CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Redmi 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 Redmi 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 Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 35 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Xiaomi Redmi 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: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Xiaomi Redmi 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 | Charging case (310 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP54 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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