Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 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

Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.16 cm -
Width 2.665 cm -
Depth 1.64 cm -
Weight 4.1 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.665 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 g
Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Black White | Black
Protection IPX4 IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology DSP Noise Reduction Advanced ANC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response - 10 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Diaphragm 7.2 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 43 mAh -
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 recharge faster than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2.
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (300 mAh) 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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