Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
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 of liquids 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, 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,
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
are lighter than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 with a difference -37.4g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bowers & Wilkins PI7's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device.
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
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 playing 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case has a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours 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
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 for the first time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 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 supported charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 is part and parcel of 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 range, 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. 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
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.
Being 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 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. 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 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 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support the find earbuds feature. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with a special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
