Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 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 | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 17 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | White | Black | |
| Protection | - | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | 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 / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Advanced ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 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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