Bowers & Wilkins FP45810
Bowers & Wilkins
13 Overall Score
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Devialet Gemini II
Devialet
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins FP45810
No customer feedback yet
Devialet Gemini II
78 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews
The Devialet Gemini II earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, with many users calling them the best-sounding wireless earbuds they have ever heard. The bass is deep and clear, mids and highs are crisp, and the overall audio fidelity is praised by audiophiles. However, significant and recurring complaints about Bluetooth connectivity issues, such as random disconnections and earbuds stopping playback after loud noises, prevent many from giving a perfect score. Call quality is also noted as mediocre by several reviewers, and the high price point makes these flaws harder to accept.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep and clear bass
- Crisp highs and mids
- Audiophile-grade audio fidelity
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Earbuds disconnect after loud noises
- Mediocre call quality
- High price for flawed performance
- Earbuds fall out during exercise
Sound quality 35
Bluetooth connectivity 12
Noise cancellation 15
Call quality 5
Fit and comfort 14
Build quality 10
Scores
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Commute
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Music
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Calls
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins FP45810 | Devialet Gemini II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Sensitivity | — | 120 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 120 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 20 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 22 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Devialet Gemini |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins FP45810
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Devialet Gemini II
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Devialet Gemini II
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 25 of 37 specs.