Bowers & Wilkins PI5 vs. Beats Studio Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI5 and Beats Studio Buds. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bowers & Wilkins PI5 vs. Beats Studio Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Beats Studio Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 1.5 cm
Width - 1.85 cm
Depth - 2.05 cm
Weight - 5 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Charging case: 5.1 cm x 7.2 cm x 2.55 cm / 48 g
Colour White | Black Ocean blue | Sunset pink | Moon grey | Black | White | Beats Red
Protection IP54, water-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Beats Studio Buds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 -
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Studio Buds are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 Fast Fuel technology
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Beats Studio Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Beats Studio Buds
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode Answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Beats Studio Buds
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to USB-C cable
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Beats Studio Buds
Features Fast charge, auto power on/off -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors Wear sensor -
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Beats Studio Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Beats Studio Buds 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
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 15 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Beats Studio Buds
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case Charging case, logo sticker, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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