Bowers and Wilkins PI7
Bowers and Wilkins PI7
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MUSIC: Fair—6.8/10
CALLS: Poor—5.1/10
GAMING: Very Good—8.1/10
TV: Fair—6.8/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Poor—4.8/10
EXERCISE: Poor—5.8/10
AIR TRAVEL: Very Good—8.2/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Very Good—8.3/10
BUILD QUALITY: Very Good—8.9/10
BATTERY: Poor—5.5/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are high-end earbuds with a stemless design and closed acoustics, boasting features suitable for audiophiles who value sound quality. They support advanced Bluetooth codecs like AptX Adaptive for better audio streaming quality and have an integrated microphone for calls. However, they have a shorter battery life and may be considered heavy compared to some other earbuds. The PI7 provides good noise isolation and is equipped with touch controls, but lacks certain features like water resistance, making them less ideal for sports or heavy physical activities. These earbuds come at a premium price, reflecting their position as a high-quality audio option. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Very good comfort
- Excellent build quality
- Supports aptX Adaptive codec
- Effective active noise cancelling
- Wireless charging capable
Cons
- Poor score in gaming
- No support for low latency
- Limited battery life
- Average music listening quality
Ratings by Category
Air Travel:4.5
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Gaming:4.4
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is well-suited for gaming due to its support for aptX Low Latency codec, which ensures minimal delay between on-screen action and audio, and its good sound imaging providing an immersive spatial experience. Additionally, the earbuds offer very good built-in mic quality, which is important for clear in-game communication.
Portability:4.4
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Music:3.9
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 earbuds have an overall poor sound quality but a good soundstage and imaging score. Despite being a closed enclosure type and lacking virtual surround, they still manage to create a decent sense of space in the music, which is uncommon for earbuds.
TV & Video:3.9
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 may be considered fair for watching TV and videos because while they support low latency codecs like AptX Low Latency, which is important for syncing audio with video, they do not perform exceptionally regarding overall sound quality, which encompasses clarity, detail, and soundstage.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $399 | ||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | ||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | ||
Form Factor | Earbuds | ||
Connectivity | Wireless | ||
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score  | 6.9/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 6.9/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 3 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | Yes | ||
Charging time | 0.7 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5 | ||
Case Battery Life | 20 | ||
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | No | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | ||
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | ||
Comfort score | 8/10 | ||
Size | Large | ||
Weight of single earbud | 7 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
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Chase Bernath | April 2022
"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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