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Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs happy plugs JOY

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

Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Bowers & Wilkins · 2021PI7
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $440
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happy plugs JOY
happy plugs · 2022JOY
3.5Score
2 advantages
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
2.3Battery2.0

Why is PI7 better than JOY?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · JOY: No
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×

Why is JOY better than PI7?

  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 design—Closed-back
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size9.2 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—126 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h4 h
Total with charging case—12 h
Battery capacity—35 mAh
Charging time3 h—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g3.2 g
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Purple
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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