Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. 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 WI-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 58 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Charcoal | White | |
| Protection | - | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | 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) | 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, LDAC | 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 | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| Features | - | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Controls | Volume, 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 WI-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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