Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. 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 PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15.2 cm -
Width 16.5 cm -
Depth 1.91 cm -
Weight 63.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour - White | Black
Protection - IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 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 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Advanced ANC
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
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 recharge faster than Bose QuietControl 30.
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Transmission Range 10 m -
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 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 - 2 years
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