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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 are more expensive and offer a better overall sound quality and noise isolation, suitable for air travel and bringing a more immersive experience. However, they have less battery life compared to the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds. If battery life and value are your priority, the Raycon earbuds are also sweatproof, making them a good choice for exercise. The Raycons perform better for gaming and watching TV due to their lower sound latency but offer fewer controls customization and no active noise cancelling feature. Choose Bowers and Wilkins for superior sound and noise isolation; choose Raycons for long battery life and everyday versatility at a lower price point. 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 Raycon The Everyday Earbuds.
Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
7.2
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for gaming, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
4.9
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6
7.2
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$181
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has a price of $181 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds costs $80.
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Key similarities
Music
6.7
6.4
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
5.0
4.6
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Raycon The Everyday Earbuds to have excellent build quality, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 | Raycon The Everyday Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$181 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Raycon | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | September 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.75 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 19 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2
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Major HiFi
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."
Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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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.
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