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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise cancellation and comfort for extended wear, the Bose 700 headphones would be a better fit; however, they are significantly costlier. Conversely, Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 earbuds offer a more discreet design and support for advanced audio codecs like AptX HD, but may not match the Bose 700's noise cancellation performance and might not be as comfortable for long listening sessions. If portability and advanced codec support are top priorities and you are looking for a less expensive option, the Pi7 S2 earbuds could be more suitable for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
- The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has no clear advantages over the Bose 700.
Key differences
Phone Calls
8.3
5.2
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
5.6
The Bose 700 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.3
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is very good.
Battery
20.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$259
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 costs $259.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.5
The Bose 700 and Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are both good for music.
Gaming
5.3
5.3
The Bose 700 and Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 to be only fair for TV and video, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Build Quality
9.0
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose 700 to have excellent build quality, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has very good build quality.
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How the Bose 700 and the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Bowers and Wilkins | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 0.75 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 13 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose 700
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Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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