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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superior sound and are willing to invest more, the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 could be your choice; they offer advanced features like AptX Adaptive sound. However, if you want good sound quality at a more affordable price, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 could be suitable for you. They also offer a longer battery life. Both earbuds provide active noise cancellation and secure fit, but if making phone calls is a priority, consider that the Bowers and Wilkins have better microphone quality. Keep in mind the PI7 are pricier but may offer a more premium listening experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
Good for exercise
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.8/10
6.0/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both only fair for music, though the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.1/10
5.3/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1/10
6.2/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8/10
7.4/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is poor.
TV and Video
6.8/10
5.4/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.5/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair.
Battery
3.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
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The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has a price of $399 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 costs $200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"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."
"They are more comfortable and nicer to use than their predecessors, battery life is better and noise-cancelling is now included as part of the package. They’re easy to live with and you could happily listen to them for hours on end without reaching for the pause button. If your budget allows, your ears will be handsomely rewarded."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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