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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are premium earbuds offering a high-quality audio experience with a dynamic and balanced armature driver design, and support for advanced codecs like AptX Adaptive which enhances wireless sound quality, but they are significantly more expensive. If you prioritize top-tier sound and advanced features for music and casual use, the PI7 might be your choice, but if you need a functional mic for communication and want to save money, the TUSQ would be suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.8
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for music, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
TV and Video
6.8
7.3
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Steelseries TUSQ is only fair.
Battery
3.0 Hours
N/A
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$399
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has a price of $399 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $40.
Build Quality
8.9
8.0
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality, though the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.1
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.2
The Steelseries TUSQ and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8
4.7
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Steelseries TUSQ are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins PI7 | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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 Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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