Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X 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 | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Gold | Black | Charcoal | White | |
| Protection | - | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000X | 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 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, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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 | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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 PI7 |
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| Cable Type | USB cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000X | 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 WF-1000X | 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 | 3 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 PI7 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | |
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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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