Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
Bowers & Wilkins
78 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDR-NC300D
Sony
27 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
72 out of 100 high confidence 59 reviews
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. However, many users express frustration with the limited app features, lack of wireless charging, and occasional connectivity issues. While the audio performance is often praised as outstanding, the overall value is questioned at this price point due to these shortcomings.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Limited app features
- No wireless charging
- Connectivity issues
- Touch controls finicky
- Case doesn't stand up
Sound quality 25
Comfort fit 18
Noise cancellation 15
App functionality 12
Connectivity 10
Battery life 9
Sony MDR-NC300D
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 | Sony MDR-NC300D | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | vertical-in-the-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 12 mm | 16 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | AI noise canceling |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music App | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony MDR-NC300D
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 32 specs.