Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 IP54

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

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.

Weight

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 50g

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Has Stereo Speakers

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 9.2mm

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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10Hz

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 20,000Hz

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 4.5hours

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 have to charge the device less often.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case has a full 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.

Charge Time

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 3hours

It requires 3 hours to fully charge the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.

Has Usb Type-C

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 v5

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10meters

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The 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).

Has Aptx Hd

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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).

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Number Of Microphones

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 6only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

With the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Has Voice Prompts

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

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