Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and JBL Quantum TWS. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
Charging case: 42.4 g Earbud: 5.5 g USB-C adapter: 2.5 g |
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Colour | Charcoal | White | Black | |
Protection | IP54, water-resistant | IPX4 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | JBL Quantum TWS |
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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 | JBL Quantum TWS 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | QuantumSURROUND | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum TWS. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | - | |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | JBL Quantum TWS have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | Ambient Aware, Low Latency Mode |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
Microphones Included | 6 | 6 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode | - |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | JBL Quantum TWS |
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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 charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | - | |
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Sensors | Wear sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | JBL Quantum TWS |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 51 mAh | |
Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON (Hybrid) / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON (Adaptive) / Bluetooth): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL Quantum TWS recharge faster than Bowers & Wilkins PI7. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 | JBL Quantum TWS |
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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 | 3 pairs of ear tips, Bluetooth USB-C adapter, USB-C charging cable, charging case (340 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |