Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
Bowers & Wilkins
78 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
Sennheiser
82 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
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless stereo earphones |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 7★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 21 kHz★ |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 2 Hours | 10 min charging 1 hrs music playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 77 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music App | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
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)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Pi60.713score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5091810.460score per dollar
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
