Sony WF-SP700N vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-SP700N and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-SP700N vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-SP700N Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 15.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.65 g
Charging case: 6.12 cm x 5.87 cm x 3.81 cm / 45.1 g
Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Pink | Black | White White | Black
Protection IPX4 IP54, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-SP700N Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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-SP700N.
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
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-SP700N.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Diaphragm 6.1 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-SP700N.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Sony WF-SP700N Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-SP700N Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Sony WF-SP700N Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 1 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-SP700N Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-SP700N Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PI5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-SP700N.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WF-SP700N recharge faster than Sony WF-SP700N.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-SP700N Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-SP700N Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
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OTHERS Sony WF-SP700N Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large), charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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