Bowers & Wilkins PI3 vs. Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI3 and Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK. 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

Bowers & Wilkins PI3 vs. Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 40 cm 6.5 cm
Width 3 cm 4.1 cm
Depth 4 cm 3.6 cm
Weight 31.8 g 46 g Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PI3 headphones.
Colour Blue | Gold | Space grey Black
Protection Water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX -
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI3 offer a larger frequency range than Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK.
Magnet Material - NdFeB
Features Dual driver -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Controls Volume Multiple function button
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging clip): up to 20 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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