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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bose QuietControl 30 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bose QuietControl 30 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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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 |
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CABLE | Bose QuietControl 30 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable - 30.5 cm Audio cable - 20.3 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Bose QuietControl 30 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose QuietControl 30 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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OTHERS | Bose QuietControl 30 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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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 | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |