Side by side comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Beats Studio Buds. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Beats Studio Buds |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 1.5 cm | |
Width | - | 1.85 cm | |
Depth | - | 2.05 cm | |
Weight | - | 5 g | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
Charging case: 5.1 cm x 7.2 cm x 2.55 cm / 48 g | |
Colour | Charcoal | White | 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 | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Beats Studio Buds |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / 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, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | - | |
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 | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | Fast Fuel technology |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Beats Studio Buds |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | 6 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Beats Studio Buds |
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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 |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Beats Studio Buds |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-C cable |
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FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Beats Studio Buds |
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Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | - | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
Sensors | Wear sensor | - | |
Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Beats Studio Buds |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Beats Studio Buds lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
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 |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Beats Studio Buds |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | Charging case, logo sticker, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L) | |
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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 |