Detailed comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Black | Charcoal | White | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Balanced armature / 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, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | WindSmart technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.3% | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud). |
| Features | - | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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 PI7 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 (Left Earbud) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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 PI7 |
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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 PI7. |
| 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 PI7 |
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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, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | IP54 | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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