Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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 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, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Bowers & Wilkins PI7
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by -40.4g
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 cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 1.8mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, 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 inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 produce a juicier bass than the JBL Live Pro 2
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 5.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 12 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 1 hours
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad. JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
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 state of your device and case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Pro 2 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 to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
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 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 iPhone. If you intend 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).
JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices. 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).
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have 6 microphones.
The JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
. 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 intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Pro 2 too support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Live Pro 2 too 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. JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
