Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 PI6CLOUDGREY
Bowers & Wilkins
64 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Buds 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Fitness
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 PI6CLOUDGREY | JBL Live Buds 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bio-cellulose | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 97 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 5 |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2 hours playback | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 60 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music App | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 PI6CLOUDGREY
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
JBL Live Buds 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 PI6CLOUDGREY
No current pricing available
JBL Live Buds 3
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Buds 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
