Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 4.26 cm | - | |
| Width | 10.3 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.45 cm | - | |
| Weight | 6.8 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g Headphones: 6.8 g |
Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Gold | Black | White | Black | |
| Protection | - | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | 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 WF-1000X. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Advanced ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | USB cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 3 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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| Standby Time | 35 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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