Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh less than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by -39.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bowers & Wilkins PI7's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Jabra Elite 7 Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 3.2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 make sound with a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is 4.5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 4.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 6 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm.
It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have 6 microphones. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support this function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
