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Bowers & Wilkins PI7 vs Jabra Elite 7 Active

What PI7 does better (0) and where Elite 7 Active wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Bowers & Wilkins · 2021PI7
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $440
vs
Jabra Elite 7 Active
Jabra · 2021Elite 7 Active
7.8Score
3 advantages
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
2.3Battery5.5

Why is PI7 better than Elite 7 Active?

PI7 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Elite 7 Active better than PI7?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 8 h2×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size9.2 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h8 h
Total with charging case—30 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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