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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for premium sound quality with good noise isolation and don't mind paying a higher price, the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 may be the better choice, particularly for air travel and a more immersive music experience. However, if you prioritize value and would like earbuds with a longer battery life and better durability for exercising, and you're okay with sacrificing some sound quality, the budget-friendly Jlab Go Air Sport could suit you well. The Jlab also has an advantage in calls and meetings with better microphone quality. Keep in mind that neither are suitable for gaming or watching TV due to their poor performance in these areas. 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 Jlab Go Air Sport.
Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.7
5.6
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is only fair for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$181
$20
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The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has a price of $181 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $20.
Build Quality
8.9
8.0
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality, though the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.4
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.2
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
5.6
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.8
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 are both poor for TV and video.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and the Jlab Go Air Sport compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 | Jlab Go Air Sport |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$181 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Jlab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.75 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 19 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 6.6 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."
Jlab Go Air Sport
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Tim Gideon | April 2022
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
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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.
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