Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
67 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Music
Gaming
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s, | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9.199999809265137 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive Audio |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15-Minute Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bowers and Wilkins Music App | Android & iOS |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S20.168score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 30.477score per dollar
Apple AirPods Pro 3 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 34 specs.
