Bowers & Wilkins PI3 vs. Sony WI-XB400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI3 and Sony WI-XB400. 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. Sony WI-XB400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Sony WI-XB400
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 40 cm -
Width 3 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 31.8 g 21 g Sony WI-XB400 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PI3 headphones.
Colour Blue | Gold | Space grey Black | Blue
Protection Water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Sony WI-XB400
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - behind-the-neck mount
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX SBC, AAC
Noise Isolating Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-XB400.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 12 mm Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Dual driver Magnetic ear buds
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Sony WI-XB400
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Sony WI-XB400
Controls Volume Multiple function button
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Sony WI-XB400
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Sony WI-XB400
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Sony WI-XB400
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI3.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Sony WI-XB400
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Sony WI-XB400
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable Ear-buds
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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