Side by side comparison and review of Huawei FreeLace and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. 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 | Huawei FreeLace | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Length | 83.7 cm | - | |
| Weight | 27 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Moonlight silver | Amber sunrise | Graphite black | White | Black | |
| Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, IPX5 | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Huawei FreeLace | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | 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) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Advanced ANC | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Huawei FreeLace are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | - | 10 - 20000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Diaphragm | TPU - 9.2 mm | 9.2 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Huawei FreeLace | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Huawei FreeLace | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, voice assistant | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Huawei FreeLace | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 78.8 cm | - | |
| Plated Connector | Nickel | - |
| FEATURES | Huawei FreeLace | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Features | HUAWEI HiPair technology | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Sensors | Hall sensor | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Huawei FreeLace | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 120 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Huawei FreeLace 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 |
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| Standby Time | 288 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| OTHERS | Huawei FreeLace | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | 6 ear tips | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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