In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. 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 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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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: 7.5 cm x 3.32 cm x 2.5 cm / 40 g Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.99 cm / 7.2 g |
Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Glacier | White | Black | |
| Protection | Waterproof, IPX4 | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| 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 Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
| 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, aptX | 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 Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Diaphragm | 13.6 mm | 9.2 mm | Microsoft Surface Earbuds have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Earbuds lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 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 | - | 3 hour(s) |
| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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