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Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 vs Devialet Gemini II

What Pi7 S2 does better (2) and where Gemini II wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2
Bowers & Wilkins · 2022Pi7 S2
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $300
vs
Devialet Gemini II
Devialet · 2023Gemini II
5.2Score
6 advantages≈ $430
Higher score
4.6Noise control & calls6.0
3.6Battery3.1
3.1Build & features3.7

Why is Pi7 S2 better than Gemini II?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Gemini II: No
  2. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%

Why is Gemini II better than Pi7 S2?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Pi7 S2: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 5 Hz2×
  3. Total with charging case21 h vs 22 h+5%
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
  5. Earbud weight (each)7 g vs 6 g+17%
  6. Driver size9.2 mm vs 10 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9.2 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity—120 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h5 h
Total with charging case21 h22 h
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AACaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g6 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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