Soundcore Liberty Air 2 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Soundcore Liberty Air 2 and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Soundcore Liberty Air 2 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour White | Black White | Black
Protection IPX5, water-resistant IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 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 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Liberty Air 2.
Max Input Power 5 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 1% <0.3% Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have lower total harmonic distortion than Soundcore Liberty Air 2.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Soundcore Liberty Air 2.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Soundcore Liberty Air 2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 4 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features HearID Technology, Diamond-Coated Driver Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Soundcore Liberty Air 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Soundcore Liberty Air 2 recharge faster than Soundcore Liberty Air 2.
Included Qty 2 -
OTHERS Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories Charging case (500 mAh), 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL), USB-C charging cable 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 - 18 months Limited warranty - 2 years
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