Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 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

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15.2 cm 40 cm
Width 16.5 cm 3 cm
Depth 1.91 cm 4 cm
Weight 63.8 g 31.8 g Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are lighter than Bose QuietControl 30 headphones.
Colour - Blue | Gold | Space grey
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Balanced armature
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 - aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bose QuietControl 30 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 10 - 30000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Diaphragm - 9.2 mm
Features - Dual driver
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Type On-cable On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Volume
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI3.
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Transmission Range 10 m -
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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