Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 Vs. Beats Fit Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Fit Pro IPX4

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 IP54

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. 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 IP54, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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.

In comparison 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

Weight

Beats Fit Pro 11.2g

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 50g

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g are lighter than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 with a difference -38.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Beats Fit Pro 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

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Beats Fit Pro are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Beats Fit Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Beats Fit Pro, and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Fit Pro 9.5mm

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 9.2mm

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

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 , 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Fit Pro 20Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10Hz

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Fit Pro

Highest Frequency

Beats Fit Pro 20,000Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 20,000Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Fit Pro 101.3dB/mW

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Fit Pro's measurement is 101.3dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Beats Fit Pro 7hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 4.5hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is 4.5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Fit Pro 21hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 18hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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

Charge Time

Beats Fit Pro 1hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 3hours

It takes 3 hours to fully charge the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 2 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Beats Fit Pro ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.

Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Beats Fit Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Fit Pro v5

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 v5

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Fit Pro 10meters

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10meters

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

Has Aac

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Beats Fit Pro ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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).

Has Aptx Hd

Beats Fit Pro ✗

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

Beats Fit Pro 6only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 6only

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 earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Beats Fit Pro 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, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

The Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support the find earbuds feature.

Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging. This kind is 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 just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Beats Fit Pro 2only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

The Beats Fit Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Beats Fit Pro also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

With the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Beats Fit Pro also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Beats Fit Pro 1Years

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

The Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Beats Fit Pro too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Beats Fit Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Fit Pro	Bowers & Wilkins PI7
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	11.2g	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	9.5mm	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	101.3dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	18hours
	charge time	1hours	3hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	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	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 Vs. Beats Fit Pro 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

Sound Pressure Level

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included