IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 number 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
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
weigh less than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by -38.8g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bowers & Wilkins PI7's 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
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
Beats Fit Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Beats Fit Pro, and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively 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. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate 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 measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 produce a juicier bass than the Beats Fit Pro
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually 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
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 manufacturer, and Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case has a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 recommended to fully charge 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 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.
Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have 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. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 to connect 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 used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 will work fine 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.
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).
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have 6 microphones.
Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when 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 improving your listening experience.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a find earbuds feature. Beats Fit Pro also 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. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Fit Pro too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Beats Fit Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Fit Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
