Detailed comparison and review of JLab Audio Epic Air ANC 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 | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 7 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 57 g | Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Black | White | Black | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | 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), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | JLab Smart ANC | Advanced ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than JLab Audio Epic Air ANC. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 110 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 8 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than JLab Audio Epic Air ANC. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | -40 dB | - | |
| Microphones Included | 3 | 4 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, equaliser preset, ANC on/off | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant ready, Siri ready | - | |
| Sensors | On-ear detection | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 90 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 48 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 48 hours Continuous playback: up to 12 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| OTHERS | JLab Audio Epic Air ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of gel ear tips, charging case (700 mAh), Cloud Foam eartips (M) set, 2 pairs of Extra Long tips (medium, large) | 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 | |
| Compliant Standards | Bluetooth Class 1, IP55 | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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