Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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 take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
are heavier than the Google Pixel Buds Pro by of 37.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat
Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Google Pixel Buds Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
Google Pixel Buds Pro stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7, and Google Pixel Buds Pro have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 1.8mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer 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. 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 listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Google Pixel Buds Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 when they have been unused for extended periods. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 2 hours
The Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Google Pixel Buds Pro use 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 comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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. 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro will work fine with your iPhone.
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, providing high-resolution audio. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones.
While the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Google Pixel Buds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are 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.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro have a find earbuds feature. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 thirty minutes. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, 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 have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support this function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a control panel on them.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
