Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK 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

Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15 cm -
Width 13.5 cm -
Depth 1.6 cm -
Weight 30 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour - White | Black
Protection - IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
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 - 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 - Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 8 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 7 hours 4 hour(s) Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK 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 160 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories USB cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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