AKG N5005 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N5005 and Bowers & Wilkins PI3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG N5005 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N5005 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 40 cm
Width - 3 cm
Depth - 4 cm
Weight 11.4 g 31.8 g AKG N5005 are lighter than AKG N5005 headphones.
Colour Black Blue | Gold | Space grey
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY AKG N5005 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Balanced armature
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG N5005.
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 - aptX
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 40000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz AKG N5005 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 116 dB -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 9.2 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Dual driver
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE AKG N5005 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Type On-cable On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N5005 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Controls 3-button remote Volume
CABLE AKG N5005 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N5005 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 120 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK AKG N5005 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
OTHERS AKG N5005 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, cleaning tool, USB charge cable, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), 3 pairs of SpinFit silicone ear tips Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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