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Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 vs happy plugs JOY

What Pi7 S2 does better (3) and where JOY wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2
Bowers & Wilkins · 2022Pi7 S2
4.1Score
3 advantages≈ $300
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happy plugs JOY
happy plugs · 2022JOY
3.5Score
2 advantages
4.6Noise control & calls3.0
3.6Battery2.0

Why is Pi7 S2 better than JOY?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 4 h+25%
  2. Total with charging case21 h vs 12 h+75%
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×

Why is JOY better than Pi7 S2?

  1. Earbud weight (each)7 g vs 3.2 g2.2×
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9.2 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—126 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h4 h
Total with charging case21 h12 h
Battery capacity—35 mAh
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g3.2 g
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Purple
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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