IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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. Compared 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
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The 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 key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two 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. Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable 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 produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, 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 the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Bowers & Wilkins PI7, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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 can provide 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 fine with your MacBook.
If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are 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. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a find earbuds feature. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
