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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 earbuds offer a slightly better overall sound quality and noise isolation, are more suitable for air travel due to their high portability and are sweatproof, making them suitable for exercise. However, they are more expensive and have a lower battery life compared to the Jabra Elite Active 75t. On the other hand, the Jabra earbuds provide more secure fit accessories for better in-ear stability, longer battery life, a smaller carrying case, and wireless charging. They are tailored to withstand sweat, which makes them ideal for active users, and they have slightly better mic quality for calls and meetings. Both are without wires, feature active noise cancellation, and support AAC codec, but for those on a tighter budget or who prioritize longer battery life and stable fit during intense activities, the Jabra Elite Active 75t may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2
- The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has no clear advantages over the Jabra Elite Active 75t.
Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.7
5.5
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is only fair for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$163
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$100
$150
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The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has a price of $149 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $163.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.0
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.2
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
5.9
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jabra Elite Active 75t to have excellent build quality, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 | Jabra Elite Active 75t |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $163 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.75 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 19 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2
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Major HiFi
Chris Golembeski | January 2023
"Bowers and Wilkins isn’t looking to make an obscure, premium wireless bud catered specifically towards audiophiles. Instead, it seems apparent that they’re going for the crown: a cool and popular look, an easy and comfortable fit, and an engaging stage with a great balance that is perfectly suited for mainstream listeners and audiophiles alike."
Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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About Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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