Ingress protection ratings refer to the level 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 say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating for solids indicates 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 are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has a higher liquid rating than Bowers & Wilkins PI7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 with a difference of 40.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds3'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 more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 1.8mm
, many people have a misconception 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component 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 means that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 1.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, 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 the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 6 hours
It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work well with your iPhone.
If you intend on using these with Android , 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. 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 lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a find earbuds feature. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a control panel on them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
