Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Blackview vs Bowers & Wilkins
Blackview vs Bowers & Wilkins: the differences
| Compare | Blackview ReviewVisitVisit |  Bowers & Wilkins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €149.95 | $249 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Multi-room | No | YesHas it |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IP54 |
| Markets | DE, FR, IT, PT | US, CA, AU, CN, JP, GB, BE, FR, DE, AT, NL |
Same on both: Noise cancelling (Yes), Battery life (30 hours).
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Key differences
- Blackview scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.7.
- Warranty is higher at Bowers & Wilkins: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Multi-room: only Bowers & Wilkins.
- Support channels: only Blackview offers Email, Community.
- Products: only Blackview offers New phones, Rugged phones.
- Products: only Bowers & Wilkins offers Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers.
- Bluetooth codecs: only Bowers & Wilkins offers Aptx, Aptx adaptive.
- Markets: only Blackview offers IT, PT.
- Markets: only Bowers & Wilkins offers US, CA, AU.
Our verdict on each
Blackview
Blackview suits shoppers who want new and rugged Android phones from a store that also sells audio, gaming and computers, and who value a long returns window over the lowest ticket. Entry sits at €149.95, with an overall score of 9.1 across the categories it sells.
Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins sells across headphones, earbuds, speakers, portable speakers, soundbars and hi-fi, so it suits buyers building a full setup rather than a single product. Entry pricing sits at $249, and the warranty of 2 years lands near the top of the brands compared.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blackview | Bowers & Wilkins |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7HigherEntry price of €149.95 sits above Oukitel at $107.99, so the case rests on range, not the lowest ticket. | 8.3Entry sits at $249 with a warranty of 2 years, and price from ranks 57 of 64. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherReturns run 30 days and warranty 12 months, with free delivery that has no minimum spend to clear. | 9.2Noise cancelling and multiroom both land, and the range covers headphones, earbuds and speakers with support on help centre, phone and chat. |
A third option
XRshop - Tienda de Realidad Extendida y Gaming has warranty at 3 years, against 1 year for Blackview and 2 years for Bowers & Wilkins.
XRshop - Tienda de Realidad Extendida y Gaming reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Blackview | Bowers & Wilkins |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones and earbuds | 4 of 117 | 17 of 117 |
| Speakers and soundbars | 3 of 81 | 14 of 81 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Blackview | Bowers & Wilkins |
|---|---|---|
| Products | New phones, Rugged phones | Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakers, Soundbars, Hi fi |
| Bluetooth codecs | Aac | Aac, Aptx, Aptx adaptiveCovers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | B&W Group Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | United Kingdom |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Help centre, Phone, Chat |
Computers
| Fact | Blackview | Bowers & Wilkins |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems | Android | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Most memory (GB) | 64 | Not confirmed |
| Graphics | Intel | Not confirmed |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | Blackview | Bowers & Wilkins |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | Not confirmed |
| Panel types | Ips | Not confirmed |
| Wireless peripherals | Yes | Not confirmed |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Blackview | Bowers & Wilkins |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Standalone | Not confirmed |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Blackview | Bowers & Wilkins |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Computers, Phones, Audio, Gaming, Refurbished | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery threshold | €0 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blackview | Bowers & Wilkins | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 30 hoursbelow the median | 30 hoursbelow the median | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 64 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Blackview
Pros
- Returns of 30 days rank near the top of the brands tracked, at 2 of 42.
- Support covers email, phone, chat, the help centre and the community through email, phone and chat, so replies can come by whichever route suits.
- Store categories span computers, phones and audio, so phones, audio, gaming and computers sit together.
Cons
- Entry price of €149.95 sits above Oukitel at $107.99, so it is not the cheapest way in.
- Warranty of 12 months places Blackview mid-table on cover length, at 12 of 33.
- Multiroom is a no, so the audio range does not cover whole-home linking.
Bowers & Wilkins
Pros
- Product types run to headphones, earbuds and speakers, so a single maker covers travel and home listening.
- A warranty of 2 years compares with a site median of 1 years.
- Noise cancelling and multiroom are both supported, so commuting and whole-home playback share the same app.
Cons
- Entry price of $249 places the brand at 57 of 64 on price from, and the earbuds are the cheapest way in.
- Battery life of 30 hours falls short of the site median of 40 hours, ranking 36 of 61.
- Support runs on help centre, phone and chat, and email is not among them, so buyers who prefer writing need another route.
Who each suits
Blackview
Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a rugged phone and expecting a straightforward returns window
- Buyers who want phones, audio, gaming and computers under the same roof
- Android users happy with Android as the only platform
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on the tightest budget, who may find Oukitel cheaper at $107.99
- Shoppers who want foldables or refurbished handsets, since Mozillion lists new phones, refurbished phones and foldables
- Audio buyers who need multiroom linking, since multiroom is a no here
Bowers & Wilkins
Who it suits
- Buyers who want earbuds, speakers, soundbars and hi-fi from a single maker rather than mixing brands.
- Households planning multiroom listening, since multiroom is supported alongside noise cancelling.
- Long-warranty shoppers: 2 years against a site median of 1 years.
Who should look elsewhere
- Headphone-only buyers: HyperX covers headphones and earbuds and CORSAIR covers headphones, and neither needs the wider shelf.
- Turntable shoppers: JBL lists headphones, earbuds and speakers, and turntables sit outside the range here.
- Long-trip listeners: 30 hours of battery trails the site median of 40 hours.
Current offers
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Country by country
| Country | Blackview | Bowers & Wilkins |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Japan | No | Yes |
8 of 11 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Blackview
What does a Blackview phone cost at the entry price?+
Phones start at €149.95. That is the lowest figure across the smartphone range, and it sits above Oukitel at $107.99. Buyers shopping purely on the entry ticket will find cheaper options elsewhere, while those weighing the full range have more to pick from here.
How long do I have to return a Blackview handset?+
Returns run 30 days from the refund policy, which places Blackview at 2 of 42 brands tracked. That is among the longer windows in the group, and it gives room to change your mind after a handset arrives rather than rushing a decision on the day of delivery.
Bowers & Wilkins
What does Bowers & Wilkins cost to get started?+
Earbuds start at $249, the lowest entry price across the range. On the ranking that puts the brand at 57 of 64 on price from, so the cheapest product sits well above the floor of the list. Headphones, speakers, soundbars and hi-fi all start higher.
How long is the warranty?+
Warranty runs 2 years, ahead of the site median of 1 years, and it ranks at 4 of 56 brands on warranty years. The same term applies across the range, so anything added to the setup later carries the same cover as what you already own.