IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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 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 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
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
are lighter than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 with a difference -38.8g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. 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 2 earbuds together. 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.
Both Beats Fit Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 device, its size corellates with the loudness of 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
, 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. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, 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
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
The 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 longer battery life, 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
. Each time you recharge your device, 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 fully charge 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
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, 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 through a single cable.
Beats Fit Pro too support 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 movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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. The 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 will work fine with your iPhone.
If you intend 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.
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.
While 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to 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 run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Beats Fit Pro too 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 be found in your bag, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support the find earbuds feature. The Beats Fit Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Fit Pro also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Beats Fit Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Beats Fit Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
