Side by side comparison and review of House of Marley Liberate Air and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. 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 | House of Marley Liberate Air | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 14 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 58 g | Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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Colour | Signature black | White | Black | |
Body Material | Fabric, silicone, bamboo | - | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX4 | IP54, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | House of Marley Liberate Air | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
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 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Advanced ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than House of Marley Liberate Air. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.3% | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have lower total harmonic distortion than House of Marley Liberate Air. |
Sensitivity | 103 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 5.6 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than House of Marley Liberate Air. |
Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
MICROPHONE | House of Marley Liberate Air | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | -10 dB | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | House of Marley Liberate Air | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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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 | House of Marley Liberate Air | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | House of Marley Liberate Air | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Features | Touch control | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | House of Marley Liberate Air | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | House of Marley Liberate Air lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | House of Marley Liberate Air recharge faster than House of Marley Liberate Air. |
OTHERS | House of Marley Liberate Air | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Included Accessories | 2 earbuds, stickers, 3 pairs of EarGels, charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |