In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI3 and Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless. 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 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Series | - | Sound Isolating | |
Height | 40 cm | - | |
Width | 3 cm | - | |
Depth | 4 cm | - | |
Weight | 31.8 g | 20.8 g | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless 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 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | |
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Headphones Technology | Balanced armature | - | |
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) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 30000 Hz | 22 - 17500 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Sensitivity | - | 107 dB/mW | |
Impedance | - | 17 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | - | |
Features | Dual driver | - | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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Controls | Volume | Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode, voice assistant, environment mode |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm | - | |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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Additional Functions | - | Amplifier |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 8 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours |
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Included Qty | - | 2 |
CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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Connector Type | - | 2 x headphones (MMCX) |
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OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI3 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable | USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, 3 pairs of foam ear tips (small, medium, large) | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |