Jabra Elite 45e vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite 45e and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra Elite 45e vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 45e Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36.2 cm -
Weight 25.95 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Black, copper | Gold beige | Black White | Black
Protection IP54 IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 45e Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PI5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Advanced ANC
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 45e are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 45e.
Max Input Power 5 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 109 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 12.4 mm 9.2 mm Jabra Elite 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jabra Elite 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 45e Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 45e microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphones Included 2 4 Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 45e Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Mute, volume control, voice assistant Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Jabra Elite 45e Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 36.2 cm -
FEATURES Jabra Elite 45e Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 45e Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 8 hours 4 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45e lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Jabra Elite 45e recharge faster than Jabra Elite 45e.
CONNECTIONS Jabra Elite 45e Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) -
OTHERS Jabra Elite 45e Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarWings, 3 pairs of EarGels 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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