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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a significant concern, the Beats EP is less expensive than the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2. However, the Beats EP are on-ear headphones with a wired connection, which might limit mobility and are not as suited for active use compared to the Pi7 S2's true wireless design. Additionally, the Pi7 S2 offer features like noise cancellation, longer battery life, and water resistance, making them a better choice for travel, office work, or the gym. If audio quality is a priority, the Pi7 S2 support high-quality codecs like AptX HD, providing better sound quality, especially for high-resolution audio. The choice depends on whether you prefer saving money or having advanced features and wireless convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.1
7.5
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is good.
Gaming
6.3
5.3
The Beats EP is only fair for gaming, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.2
5.2
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
5.6
The Beats EP is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.6
6.0
The Beats EP is good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Beats EP does not have a battery. The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$259
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 costs $259.
Build Quality
8.0
8.9
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Beats EP both have very good build quality, though the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has somewhat better build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Bowers and Wilkins | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.75 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 13 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Beats EP
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Headphonecheck
Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
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Billy Steele | March 2023
"While the overall sound quality is great, these earbuds fall short in terms of battery life, customization and ANC performance. Bowers & Wilkins’ ability to consistently deliver pristine sound isn’t enough to make up for what the Pi7 S2 lacks, which is unfortunately quite a bit."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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