Side by side comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats3 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats Powerbeats3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | White | Black | Siren red | Flash blue | Shock yellow | Black, gold | Pop indigo | Pop blue | Pop violet | Pop magenta | Red, defiant black | White | Black | |
| Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Beats Powerbeats3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Powerbeats3. |
| 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 | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Beats Powerbeats3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | - | 10 - 20000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Diaphragm | - | 9.2 mm | |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Beats Powerbeats3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Powerbeats3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Beats Powerbeats3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Beats Powerbeats3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats Powerbeats3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Beats Powerbeats3 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 |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| OTHERS | Beats Powerbeats3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, 4 ear tips | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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