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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2

What AirPods Pro 2 does better (5) and where Pi5 S2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Pro 2
Apple · 2022AirPods Pro 2
5.3Score
5 advantages≈ $190
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2
Bowers & Wilkins · 2022Pi5 S2
4.1Score
0 advantages≈ $250
5.1Noise control & calls4.8
4.3Battery3.0
4.9Build & features3.6

Why is AirPods Pro 2 better than Pi5 S2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Pi5 S2: No
  2. Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
  3. Total with charging case30 h vs 21 h+43%
  4. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
  5. Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 6 g+11%

Why is Pi5 S2 better than AirPods Pro 2?

Pi5 S2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—9.2 mm
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h5 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case30 h21 h
Charging time—1 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecs—aptX, AAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiriGoogle Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g6 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursWhite—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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