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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience, active noise cancelling, and features like AptX LL for lower latency and app control customization, the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 may be worth the premium price. These earbuds are better suited for busy environments and for users who need to block out noise, such as during air travel. However, the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is a more budget-friendly wired option that still delivers good sound quality and excellent build quality. They lack active noise cancelling and wireless capabilities, making them less ideal if you're looking to use them during exercise or want to be free from cables. Additionally, if battery life is a concern, the PI7 offers both earbuds and case battery life, while the Trio LS doesn't require charging, since they're wired. The choice depends on whether wireless features and noise cancellation are worth the higher cost of the PI7, or if a more affordable price and a wired connection meet your needs with the Trio LS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.1
6.9
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8
7.4
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good.
Battery
3.0 Hours
N/A
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life. The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS does not have a battery.
Cost
$399
$25
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has a price of $399 and the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS costs $25.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.6
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS are both only fair for music.
Gaming
8.1
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bowers and Wilkins PI7 to be very good for gaming, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good.
TV and Video
6.8
7.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS to be good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS to have excellent build quality, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bowers and Wilkins PI7 | Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | January 1, 2018 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 4.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.7 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 18 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bowers and Wilkins PI7
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Sound Guys
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."
Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | December 2021
"These super-affordable wired earphones are some of the best I’ve heard in recent years. For the money they are unbeatable. And before you say: “I can’t use them as there’s no headphone jack on my smartphone!”, they can work with jack-less phones by using the brilliant little Creative SXFI headphone amp which plugs into a smartphone’s USB or Lightning port (with an adapter) and produces the most sublime audio output."
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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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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