Sony WI-C400 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-C400 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-C400 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C400 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 35 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Black White | Black
Protection - IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-C400 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PI5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Advanced ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 8 - 22000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-C400 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Diaphragm 9 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-C400.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C400 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C400 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Sony WI-C400 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type USB cable - 50 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WI-C400 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features Vibrating call alert Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C400 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WI-C400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PI5 recharge faster than Sony WI-C400.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C400 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) -
OTHERS Sony WI-C400 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories - 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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