IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7'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 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. Compared to the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, Beats Fit Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
weigh less than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 with a difference -38.8g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Beats Fit Pro too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 0.3mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Fit Pro
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is 4.5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 2.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 3 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 2 hours
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Fit Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support AAC, a codec that is 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 Beats Fit Pro 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.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
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).
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have 6 microphones.
The Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support the find earbuds feature. Beats Fit Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Fit Pro also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Beats Fit Pro also have a control panel on them. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Beats Fit Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Beats Fit Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
