Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Beats Studio Buds, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning 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 that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 44.9g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Beats Studio Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. The Beats Studio Buds sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 3.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Beats Studio Buds's case has a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1.5 hours
The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Beats Studio Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since 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 Beats Studio Buds will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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. Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.
While the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them. Beats Studio Buds support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a control panel on them. Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
