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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and noise isolation for travel, along with sweat and dust resistance for fitness activities, the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 earbuds offer very good quality in these areas, but their sound may not be ideal for music or calls, and they have a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Earfun Wave Pro headphones excel in call quality, are better suited for long gaming sessions or TV, offer virtual surround, and have a much longer battery life, making them a versatile choice at a typically much less expensive price, though they are less portable and lack active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2
- The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
8.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
9.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
8.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has a price of $149 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
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Key similarities
Music
6.7
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be good for music, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Earfun Wave Pro are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Earfun Wave Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and the Earfun Wave Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.75 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 19 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Chris Golembeski | January 2023
"Bowers and Wilkins isn’t looking to make an obscure, premium wireless bud catered specifically towards audiophiles. Instead, it seems apparent that they’re going for the crown: a cool and popular look, an easy and comfortable fit, and an engaging stage with a great balance that is perfectly suited for mainstream listeners and audiophiles alike."
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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.
About Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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