Nokia BH-501 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Nokia BH-501 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

Nokia BH-501 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia BH-501 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.7 cm -
Width 2.4 cm -
Depth 1.9 cm -
Weight 16 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Black | Black, silver White | Black
Protection Waterproof, dust-resistant IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Nokia BH-501 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Foldable Yes - Nokia BH-501 can be folded.
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 Nokia BH-501.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 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 Nokia BH-501.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Nokia BH-501.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Nokia BH-501 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Sensitivity -11 dB -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Nokia BH-501 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Nokia BH-501 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type Micro-USB cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Nokia BH-501 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia BH-501 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 260 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 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 144 hours -
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Nokia BH-501 recharge faster than Nokia BH-501.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Nokia BH-501 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Nokia BH-501 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) -
OTHERS Nokia BH-501 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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