RHA CL2 Planar vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RHA CL2 Planar 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

RHA CL2 Planar vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RHA CL2 Planar Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, 2.5 mm jack Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 40 cm
Width - 3 cm
Depth - 4 cm
Weight 9 g 31.8 g RHA CL2 Planar are lighter than RHA CL2 Planar headphones.
Colour - Blue | Gold | Space grey
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY RHA CL2 Planar Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Planar magnetic Balanced armature
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 aptX
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 16 - 45000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz RHA CL2 Planar offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI3.
Max Input Power 10 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 89 dB/mW -
Impedance 15 Ohm -
Diaphragm 10 mm 9.2 mm RHA CL2 Planar have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI3.
Features - Dual driver
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE RHA CL2 Planar Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL RHA CL2 Planar Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Controls - Volume
CABLE RHA CL2 Planar Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Cable Type MMCX to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - OFC - straight
MMCX to sub-mini-phone 2.5 mm cable - detachable - straight
USB-C charge cable
USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING RHA CL2 Planar Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 8 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS RHA CL2 Planar Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Connector Type 2 x headphones (MMCX) -
OTHERS RHA CL2 Planar Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 3 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, adjustable sports clip, 6 pairs of dual density ear tips (small, medium, large), ear tips holder, 3 pairs of double flange ear tips (small, medium, large), flight case Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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