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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize superior sound quality and active noise cancellation, the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are a premium choice, but they come at a higher cost. On the other hand, the Google Pixel Buds A Series offer good overall value, with satisfactory sound quality and a comfortable fit, at a more affordable price. However, the Pixel Buds lack active noise cancellation, which is a significant advantage of the Pi7 S2 if you often find yourself in noisy environments. The choice depends on whether the added comfort and sound quality enhancements are worth the extra investment to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
Good for music
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
Very good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for exercise
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.5/10
6.4/10
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Gaming
5.3/10
8.6/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
8.5/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
8.4/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
TV and Video
6.0/10
7.8/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
4.6/10
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Cost
$127
$58
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The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has a price of $127 and the Google Pixel Buds A Series costs $58.
Build Quality
8.9/10
7.4/10
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
"While the overall sound quality is great, these earbuds fall short in terms of battery life, customization and ANC performance. Bowers & Wilkins’ ability to consistently deliver pristine sound isn’t enough to make up for what the Pi7 S2 lacks, which is unfortunately quite a bit."
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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