Side by side comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Jabra Elite 4 Active. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Jabra Elite 4 Active |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g Charging case: 3.89 cm x 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm / 37.5 g |
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| Colour | Charcoal | White | Navy | Black | Mint | |
| Protection | IP54, water-resistant | Waterproof, IP57 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Jabra Elite 4 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Jabra Elite 4 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | SBC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | - | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 4 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 4 Active. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 6 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 4 Active. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 6 | Jabra Elite 4 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | Google Fast Pair, HearThrough |
| MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Jabra Elite 4 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | 6 | 4 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Jabra Elite 4 Active |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode | Mute, volume, answer/end |
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| CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Jabra Elite 4 Active |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Jabra Elite 4 Active |
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| Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Wear sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Jabra Elite 4 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 4 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 275 days | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hours | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | Jabra Elite 4 Active |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration |
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