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Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2

What PI7 does better (1) and where Pi7 S2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Bowers & Wilkins · 2021PI7
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $440
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2
Bowers & Wilkins · 2022Pi7 S2
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $300
7.2Noise control & calls4.6
2.3Battery3.6
3.1Build & features3.1

Why is PI7 better than Pi7 S2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Pi7 S2: No

Why is Pi7 S2 better than PI7?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 5 h+25%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 1 h3×
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size9.2 mm9.2 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h5 h
Total with charging case—21 h
Charging time3 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g7 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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