Detailed comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom 2 and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. 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 | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Length | 36 cm | - | |
Weight | 13.8 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm |
Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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Colour | Gold | Carbon | Steel blue | White | Black | |
Body Material | Metal | - | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant | IP54, water-resistant | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Freedom 2. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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 | - | Jaybird Freedom 2 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Super Bass Control (SBC) | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Jaybird Freedom 2. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.3% | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have lower total harmonic distortion than Jaybird Freedom 2. |
Sensitivity | 96 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird Freedom 2. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 8 | - | Jaybird Freedom 2 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 | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | |
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Cable Length | 36 cm | - |
FEATURES | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Jaybird Freedom 2 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 |
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Standby Time | 110 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Jaybird Freedom 2 recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom 2. |
OTHERS | Jaybird Freedom 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging clip, cord management clips | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |