IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Beoplay EX's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Beoplay EX, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a lower liquid rating than Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
are heavier than the Beoplay EX with a difference of 38g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beoplay EX are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beoplay EX have sweat resistance
Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beoplay EX's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Beoplay EX and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. Beoplay EX stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7, and Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Beoplay EX have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 make sound with a juicier bass than the Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of Beoplay EX by 3.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Beoplay EX's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Beoplay EX by 2 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beoplay EX's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beoplay EX by 1.5 hours
The Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Beoplay EX use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Beoplay EX
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beoplay EX will work well with your iPad.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices. The Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Beoplay EX support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Beoplay EX have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Beoplay EX, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a control panel on them. Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
The Beoplay EX support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
Beoplay EX come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
