Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 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

Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 40 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Greyish black White | Black
Protection - IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Volume Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type Headphones cable - L shaped - 1 m
USB cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features Vibrating call alert Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sony h.ear in 2 WI-H700 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories Ear-buds, clip 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility Android phone iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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