Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 IP54

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP54, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 of liquids 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, Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Bowers & Wilkins PI7

Weight

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 50g

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g are lighter than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by -39.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 9.2mm

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 3.2mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20,000Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 4.5hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

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 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 listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 18hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, 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 having to recharge 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

Charge Time

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 3hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

It takes 3 hours to fully charge the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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 case.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 v5

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

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

Has Aac

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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).

Has Aptx Hd

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 6only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

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 noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8,000Hz

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while 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, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support the find earbuds feature.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

With the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bowers & Wilkins PI7	Jabra Elite 7 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP57
	weight	50g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.2mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	10Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	4.5hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	24hours
	charge time	3hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	✗	8,000Hz
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included