IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust 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 (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, 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,
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -91.75g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from independent 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 utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the device.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1.2mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates 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
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 7.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a charge of 44 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 26 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2 hours
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
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, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 manually disconnect and reconnect. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have this function.
It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can 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.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
