A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite Active 75t IP57

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 IP54

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP57, the Jabra Elite Active 75t'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 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

In comparison to the Jabra Elite Active 75t, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 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 Active 75t

Weight

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10.1g

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 50g

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g weigh more than the Jabra Elite Active 75t by of 39.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Jabra Elite Active 75t have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite Active 75t 6mm

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 9.2mm

The Jabra Elite Active 75t driver unit is 6mm 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, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 20Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10Hz

The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite Active 75t

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 20000Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 20000Hz

The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite Active 75t 7.5hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 4.5hours

Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is 7.5 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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

Jabra Elite Active 75t 28hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 18hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite Active 75t's case has a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 10 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2.3hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 3hours

It takes 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite Active 75t v5

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 v5

The Jabra Elite Active 75t 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.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10meters

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10meters

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t

Has Aac

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 Jabra Elite Active 75t will work fine with your iPad. 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.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

Jabra Elite Active 75t 4only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 6only

Jabra Elite Active 75t have 4 microphones.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6, more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10000Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 100Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Elite Active 75t have a find earbuds feature.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2Years

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite Active 75t	Bowers & Wilkins PI7
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IP54
	weight	10.1g	50g
	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	6mm	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	28hours	18hours
	charge time	2.3hours	3hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	10000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	100Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Lowest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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