A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro IPX7

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 IP54

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means 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 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a higher liquid rating than Bowers & Wilkins PI7

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 12.6g

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 50g

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g are lighter than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 with a difference -37.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have sweat resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1meters

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be damaged. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for diving.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 11mm

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 9.2mm

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 1.8mm , 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20000Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 20000Hz

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 8hours

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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 3.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 2 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 3hours

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 extended periods.

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

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 61mAh

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The 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 charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro v5

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 v5

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 10meters

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10meters

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

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 well with your iPad. If you intend 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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).

Has Aptx Hd

Samsung Galaxy Buds 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 6only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 6only

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have 6 microphones.

While the Samsung Galaxy Buds 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 noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro -26dBV/Pa

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 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 jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds 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 earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2Years

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro	Bowers & Wilkins PI7
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IP54
	weight	12.6g	50g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✗
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	1meters	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	8hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	18hours
	charge time	1hours	3hours
	battery power	61mAh	✗
	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
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-26dBV/Pa	✗
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	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

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

Battery Power

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

Mic Sensitivity

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

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