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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and are on a tighter budget, the Beats Studiobuds could be the better choice for you as they are described as offering a good sound quality and are significantly less expensive than the Bowers and Wilkins PI7. However, if you're looking for earbuds with superior microphone quality, active noise cancelling, and are sweatproof and dustproof, which makes them suitable for exercise and travel, then the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 might be worth the higher price. Also, if you frequently use your earbuds for gaming, the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 offers aptX Low Latency which is beneficial for reducing audio delay, whereas the Beats Studiobuds do not have this feature. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
Good for music
Good for phone calls
Good for exercise
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
Very good for gaming
Key differences
Gaming
5.2/10
8.1/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for gaming, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0/10
5.1/10
The Beats Studiobuds is good for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0/10
4.8/10
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
6.8/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair for TV and video, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5/10
8.3/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats Studiobuds is only fair.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$399
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The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 costs $399.
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
"The primary selling point of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is the charging case that can transmit audio from any analog source to the earbuds. If you have a very specific and clear need for that feature, then the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is for you."
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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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