Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 2.73 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.65 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.49 cm | - | |
| Weight | 5.6 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 1.65 cm x 1.49 cm x 2.73 cm / 5.6 g Charging case: 5 cm x 2.78 cm x 5.02 cm / 42.2 g |
Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue | Charcoal | White | |
| Protection | - | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | 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, Samsung Scalable | 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 | Acoustic Noise Cancelling | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | - | 10 - 20000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 9.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Features | - | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 3 | 6 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Controls | - | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C 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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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| Standby Time | 21 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Included Accessories | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 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 | IPX2 | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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