Sony WI-XB400 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WI-XB400 and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. 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

Sony WI-XB400 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-XB400 Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 21 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 50 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Black | Blue Charcoal | White
Protection - IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-XB400 Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology 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), 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, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WI-XB400.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Diaphragm 12 mm 9.2 mm Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI7.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Magnetic ear buds Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Sony WI-XB400 Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-XB400 Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Controls Multiple function button Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Sony WI-XB400 Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WI-XB400 Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-XB400 Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 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
Standby Time 200 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-XB400 Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Sony WI-XB400 Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Included Accessories Ear-buds 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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