Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 IP54

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second number of 6 means that they can withstand high pressure jet that's 12.5mm diameter, similar to fire hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 meters..

In comparison to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher dust resistance than Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and that of liquids is that, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher liquid rating than Bowers & Wilkins PI7

Weight

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 50g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g weigh more than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference of 30g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 9.2mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1.2mm , 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 indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can produce a juicier bass than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Highest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 20,000Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's measurement is 110dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 4.5hours

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery life is 15 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 10.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 37 hours

Charge Time

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 3hours

It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Wireless Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 v5

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 10meters

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , 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

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

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

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 6only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

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

Warranty Period

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✗

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC	Bowers & Wilkins PI7
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP66	IP54
	weight	20g	50g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	110dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	15hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	55hours	18hours
	charge time	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	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
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	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

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

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included