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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Dimensions & Weight Details |
Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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Colour | White | Black | |
Protection | IP54, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer |
The wireless headphones Bowers & Wilkins PI5 allow unrestricted movement, which increases the comfort of using the headphones. This feature is particularly popular with headphones for casual use. However, a certain limiting factor of wireless headphones compared to wired ones is a certain delay in sound transmission between the source and the headphones (but almost indistinguishable for the average user) and the need for regular charging. Unlike wired headphones, wireless headphones are charged separately. The technology used for the sound transmission used by the headphones is Bluetooth 5.0.
The headphones are designed as in-ear headphones, which are inserted inside the ear to provide more or less isolation from ambient noise. The level of isolation may vary depending on whether the ambient noise isolation feature is present or not. One of the main advantages of these headphones compared to over-the-head ones is their stackability and easy portability.
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Better than 87 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
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 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Better than 94 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Advanced ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | Better than 61 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | Better than 76 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | Worse than 61 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
Features | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
The sound quality can be affected by many factors. When it comes to frequency range, a wider range will allow more detail to be heard during your listening session. However, it is important to note that the ability to perceive frequencies varies from person to person. The average person is able to hear frequencies in the range of 16 to 20 000 Hz. That is why headphone manufacturers usually focus on the 20 to 20 000 Hz range. If the lower values are lower, headphones are better able to reproduce bass tones, as these represent frequencies up to approximately 256 Hz. Conversely, values from 2 048 Hz upwards are treble. Thus, headphones with a high upper limit will provide a much more accurate reproduction of high tones. Headphones Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a frequency range of 10 - 20000 Hz.
The headphones are composed of many various components, one of the most important is the diaphragm. Diaphragm transforms the electrical signal into sound and therefore its quality affects the overall listening experience. There are three types of diaphragms: thin, medium-thick, and thicker. A thin 6 mm thick diaphragm responds quickly to high frequencies but less sensitively to bass. The medium-thick 10 mm diaphragm provides a balanced sound profile, allowing you to enjoy both bass and treble. The thicker 20 mm diaphragm is more sensitive to higher frequencies but has a poorer bass response. These headphones are equipped with the 9.2 mm. Total harmonic distortion is one of the parameters you will come across and usually includes the average value of the distortion when reproducing all frequency bands. This parameter is not critical when choosing headphones, but it is important to remember that higher harmonic distortion can negatively affect sound quality. In case of these headphones, the total harmonic distortion is Audio Output | Total Harmonic Distortion.
Active Noise Cancellation provides an even quieter listening experience.
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | 4 | Better than 90 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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Sensors | Wear sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | Worse than 89 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
Battery Life Details |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | Worse than 91 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
In terms of headphone battery life as a significant factor in the purchase decision, it depends on what you want to use the headphones for and potentially how often you will be able to recharge them. Headphones with up to a few hours of battery life are more suitable for home use as they will require more frequent charging. Headphones with a battery life of around 10 hours or more are already more suitable for commuting and shorter journeys. However, nowadays you can also find headphones on the market that have a battery life in the higher tens to hundreds of hours. In this case, you do not have to worry about your headphones simply running out of power on longer journeys, and you will not have to deal with constant recharging. The battery life of the Bowers & Wilkins PI5 reaches up to 4 hour(s).
Charging time is 3 hour(s).
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Included Accessories | 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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