Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning 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 that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
weigh more than the Google Pixel Buds Pro with a difference of 37.6g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat
Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 1.8mm
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 produce a juicier bass than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Google Pixel Buds Pro's measurement is 75dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 6.5 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Google Pixel Buds Pro's case has a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 2 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 2 hours
Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google Pixel Buds Pro support AAC, a codec that is 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony
which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. Google Pixel Buds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Google Pixel Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a control panel on them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
