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Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs Devialet Gemini II

What PI7 does better (1) and where Gemini II wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Bowers & Wilkins · 2021PI7
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $440
vs
Devialet Gemini II
Devialet · 2023Gemini II
5.2Score
6 advantages≈ $430
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls6.0
2.3Battery3.1
3.1Build & features3.7

Why is PI7 better than Gemini II?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Gemini II: No

Why is Gemini II better than PI7?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 5 h+25%
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 5 Hz2×
  3. Charging time3 h vs 1.5 h2×
  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 design—Closed-back
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size9.2 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity—120 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h5 h
Total with charging case—22 h
Charging time3 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g6 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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