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Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs Philips T1 Fidelio True Wireless

What PI7 does better (3) and where T1 Fidelio True Wireless wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Bowers & Wilkins · 2021PI7
4.6Score
3 advantages≈ $440
vs
Philips T1 Fidelio True Wireless
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ $380
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
2.3Battery9.1

Why is PI7 better than T1 Fidelio True Wireless?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · T1 Fidelio True Wireless: No
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. aptXYes · T1 Fidelio True Wireless: No

Why is T1 Fidelio True Wireless better than PI7?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 13 h3.2×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
  4. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size9.2 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—105 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h13 h
Battery life with ANC—9 h
Total with charging case—48 h
Charging time3 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g—
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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