In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X 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 WI-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 71 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Black | Gold | Charcoal | White | |
| Protection | - | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / 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 WI-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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | 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 | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X. |
| Features | - | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-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 WI-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Controls | Volume, 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 WI-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m 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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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000X | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 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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