Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
Status Between SAANC-3X
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
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
Status Between SAANC-3X
The Status Between 3 ANC earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, featuring three dedicated drivers that deliver clear, balanced audio with powerful bass. Users praise the impressive noise cancellation, long battery life, and reliable Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, though some note the touch controls can be finicky and the ear tips are difficult to change. A few isolated issues with earbud malfunction were resolved quickly by customer support, and overall, these are considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with three drivers
- Powerful and clear bass without distortion
- Impressive noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Reliable Bluetooth multipoint connectivity
Cons
- Touch controls can be imprecise
- Ear tips are very difficult to change
- Slightly bulky design sticks out
- Multipoint audio can cut out with both devices active
- App could be improved
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 | Status Between SAANC-3X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | multiple ear tip sizes and wingtips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | Status Between 3ANC Onyx True Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds - Black iPhone & Android ANC in Ear Buds, Charging Case, Built-in 6 Microphones, 8H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.2, IPX5 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | advanced |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 2 Hours | 15 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music App | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX5 |
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)
Status Between SAANC-3X
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 34 specs.
