Overall Score 7.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids 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 (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,
Jabra Elite Active 75t has a higher liquid rating than Bowers & Wilkins PI7
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
are heavier than the Jabra Elite Active 75t with a difference of 39.9g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
Jabra Elite Active 75t are resistant to sweat
Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
Jabra Elite Active 75t sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7, and Jabra Elite Active 75t have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite Active 75t
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 3 hours
. Each 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and Jabra Elite Active 75t's case is said to have a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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
It requires 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.7 hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t 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.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
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
Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 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 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 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.
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 Jabra Elite Active 75t have 4 microphones.
While the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Jabra Elite Active 75t use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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, Jabra Elite Active 75t have a find earbuds feature.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Jabra Elite Active 75t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a control panel on them.
The 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.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
Jabra Elite Active 75t come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.