Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 5.8 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case with earphones: 38.6 g | Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Black | White | Black | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | WindSmart 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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.3% | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have lower total harmonic distortion than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 5.8 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Features | Voice alerts | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Sensors | - | Wear sensor | |
| Additional Functions | DSP | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 6.5 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19 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 | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) recharge faster than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
| OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (440 mAh) | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | IP54 | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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