![]() This conveniently turns any audio device with a 3.5mm unbalanced output into a PI7 S2 compatible bluetooth device. This feature can be utilized by using the 3.5mm to USBC cable to connect the charging case to an unbalanced source. Like the S1’s, wireless retransmission from the case is available only for the PI7 S2. This seems pretty in line with the target audiences of the two buds: the PI7 S2 is well suited for the typical Qobuz user, while the more casual Spotify listener will be well served by the PI5 S2. Unlike the PI5 S2, the PI7 S2 is capable of playing 24 bit audio thanks to its more advanced aptX codec offerings. One of the most important differences between the two units is their codec compatibilities. ![]() The PI7 S2 offers some more nuanced control: pass through volume is controlled on a sliding scale in the app. On the PI5 S2, pass through simply has two volume modes: High and Low. Aside from this, the app can be used to turn ANC on and off, check bud battery life, and control pass through mode. Users can now import streaming subscriptions and keep everything centralized to the app. The Bowers and Wilkins app has also seen a little bit of an upgrade. The most significant upgrades found in the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 S2 from the S1 are an extra hour of playback battery life in the buds (5 hours now for the PI7 S2 and 5.5 hours for the PI5 S2), a faster charging time (15 minute charge providing 120 minutes of playback instead of 70), and an improved wireless antennae that improves signal strength and range (an extra 25 meters as reported by Bowers and Wikins). Wireless Review and Specs, S1 and S2 Differencesĥ.5 Hours, 19 hours in case, 15 minute quick charge = 2 hours playbackĥ Hours, 16 hours in case, 15 minute quick charge = 2 hours playbackĪNC, Pass through (low and high), PassiveĪNC, Pass through (user-controlled scale), Passive The only minor difference is weight: the PI5 S2 is 6 grams, while the PI7 S2 is 7 grams. Both pairs of buds are easy, comfortable, and bound to fit a wide variety of ear shapes and sizes with their simple shape. ![]() Aside from these color options, the PI7 S2 and PI5 S2 have the same small, somewhat-ovular housing with a metallic, circular knob on the buds’ back faceplate. The new colors offered for the PI5 S2 are Storm Grey, Cloud Grey, and Spring Lilac. The PI7 S2 basically looks the same as the PI 5 S2 (and the S1’s), but is being offered in some new colors: Satin Black, Canvas White, Midnight Blue. Bowers and Wilkins PI5 / PI7 S2 wireless buds.What’s In The Box?īoth the PI7 S2 and PI5 S2 come with nearly the same accessories: Let’s go over some of what has changed in the second generation of the PI’s before we jump into the different listening experiences that these wireless buds have to offer. The PI5 S2, on the other hand, seems geared towards a more general audience. ![]() Like the previous PI generation (now known as the S1’s), the PI7 S2 is the company’s more premium wireless bud offering geared towards an audiophile crowd. I was pretty impressed with the Bowers & Wilkins PI5 S2 when I recently had the chance to review it, so I’m looking forward to seeing how it how it stacks up to the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 S2. ![]()
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