Philips SHB5900PK vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB5900PK and Bowers & Wilkins PI3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips SHB5900PK vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB5900PK Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.31 cm 40 cm
Width 1.61 cm 3 cm
Depth 1.6 cm 4 cm
Weight 11.6 g 31.8 g Philips SHB5900PK are lighter than Philips SHB5900PK headphones.
Colour - Blue | Gold | Space grey
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB5900PK Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Balanced armature
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips SHB5900PK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 - aptX
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI3 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB5900PK.
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 8.6 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB5900PK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Dual driver
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Philips SHB5900PK Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Type On-cable On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB5900PK Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Volume
CABLE Philips SHB5900PK Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB5900PK Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hours 8 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PI3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB5900PK.
Standby Time 150 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB5900PK Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB5900PK Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Philips SHB5900PK Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Included Accessories USB cable Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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