Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Vs. Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 IP54

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, 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

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 50g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g are heavier than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 with a difference of 37.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device 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. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 9.2mm

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 0.1mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 20,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high recognizable 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

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 4.5hours

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is 6 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 1.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 18hours

This is given by the vendor, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 3hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have USB TYPE-C, a 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 electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 v5

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work well with your iPad. If you are planning 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 listening to HD audio from other devices.

Has Aptx Hd

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 6only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have 8 microphones.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2	Bowers & Wilkins PI7
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	12.5g	50g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.3mm	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	18hours
	charge time	2hours	3hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Vs. Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included