In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 40 cm | - | |
Width | 3 cm | - | |
Depth | 4 cm | - | |
Weight | 31.8 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 1.71 cm x 2.22 cm x 1.92 cm / 5.6 g Charging case: 5 cm x 2.77 cm x 5 cm / 40 g |
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Colour | Blue | Gold | Space grey | Graphite | White | |
Protection | Water-resistant | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Balanced armature | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PI3. |
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | aptX | SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Ambient Sound Mode | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 30000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | - | |
Features | Dual driver | - | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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Controls | Volume | - |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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Features | - | Touch control | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
- | SmartThings | ||
Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 14 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 13 hours Continuous playback: up to 8.5 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L), charging case (479 mAh), 2 pairs of wing tips (S/M, M/L) | |
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- | 0.294 W/kg (head) | ||
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |