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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 earbuds offer a premium sound experience suitable for calls and meetings, with good mic and build quality, and they support lossless audio codecs such as AptX Adaptive. However, they are pricier and might not be as suitable for long battery life needs, with only 3 hours of typical use from the earbuds and 20 hours with the case. On the other hand, the Soundcore Space Q45 headphones provide good overall sound quality with an extended battery life of 41 hours and are more affordable. They are also versatile with both wireless and wired options, though they do not support low latency codecs which could be a disadvantage for gaming or watching videos. If price is a concern and you value longer battery life and versatility in connectivity, the Soundcore Q45 would be the better choice, but if you prioritize superior call quality and support for high-quality audio codecs, the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 would be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.1
5.4
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8
5.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.8
5.6
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Battery
3.0 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$130
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The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has a price of $399 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore Space Q45 to be good for music, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.1
4.9
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Soundcore Space Q45 both have very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bowers and Wilkins PI7 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.7 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
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Sound Guys
Riley Ballantyne | June 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 is a great pair of active noise canceling (ANC) headphones, and the $150 USD price tag only sweetens the deal. Unlike many mid-tier wireless headphones, the Q45 microphone system rejects quite a bit of background noise, making this a great work headset too."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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