In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-SP700N and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-SP700N | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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Colour | Pink | Black | White | Charcoal | White | |
Protection | IPX4 | IP54, water-resistant | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-SP700N | 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-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, 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 | |
Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-SP700N. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
Diaphragm | 6.1 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-SP700N. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
Features | - | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
MICROPHONE | Sony WF-SP700N | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-SP700N | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Controls | - | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Sony WF-SP700N | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 1 m | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Sony WF-SP700N | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-SP700N | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 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-SP700N. |
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 | 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 PI7 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-SP700N | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Bluetooth |
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OTHERS | Sony WF-SP700N | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | |
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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 |