Jaybird X3 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird X3 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird X3 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 49 cm -
Weight 13.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Alpha | Black | Road rash | Sparta White | Black
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant IP54, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X3.
Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird X3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Jaybird X3.
Max Input Power 12 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird X3.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Power on/off, volume control Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Jaybird X3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jaybird X3 recharge faster than Jaybird X3.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X3 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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