In depth comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jaybird Freedom | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Space | Blush | Carbon | Blaze | Ocean | Gold | Charcoal | White | |
| Body Material | Metal | - | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jaybird Freedom | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Freedom. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | 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, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Jaybird Freedom are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Jaybird Freedom. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.3% | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have lower total harmonic distortion than Jaybird Freedom. |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird Freedom. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 8 | - | Jaybird Freedom have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Jaybird Freedom | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jaybird Freedom | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 36 cm | - |
| FEATURES | Jaybird Freedom | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jaybird Freedom | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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 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 |
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| Standby Time | 110 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Jaybird Freedom recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom. |
| OTHERS | Jaybird Freedom | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Included Accessories | 3 ear tips, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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