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Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Live SM-R180

What PI7 does better (0) and where Galaxy Buds Live SM-R180 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Bowers & Wilkins · 2021PI7
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $440
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live SM-R180
2 advantages≈ $360
7.2Noise control & calls5.4

Why is PI7 better than Galaxy Buds Live SM-R180?

PI7 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Galaxy Buds Live SM-R180 better than PI7?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 6 h+50%
  2. Driver size9.2 mm vs 12 mm+30%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeHybrid—
Driver size9.2 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h6 h
Charging time3 h—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5—
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Bixby
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYes—
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