Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
Bowers & Wilkins
78 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Amiron Zero 1001980
Beyerdynamic
51 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
Beyerdynamic Amiron Zero 1001980
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 | Beyerdynamic Amiron Zero 1001980 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | beyerdynamic Amiron ZERO Wireless Open-Ear Clip Earbuds - Headphones - Black | Beyerdynamic | 1001980 | AMIRON ZERO | 1001980 | In-Ear | Black | Approx. 0.4 oz (12 g) | Max 20.0hrs (CONTINUOUS COMMUNI |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 2 Hours | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 45 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music App | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | 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)
Beyerdynamic Amiron Zero 1001980
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong battery (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Pi60.001score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Amiron Zero 10019800.002score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Amiron Zero 1001980 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.
