Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. 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 | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 22 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Charcoal | White | |
| Protection | Splashproof | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Balanced armature / dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 9.2 mm | Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | 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 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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