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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality for music and have a higher budget, the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 may be appealing, as they offer superior sound but are not optimized for gaming or TV due to latency. On the other hand, JLab Go Work Wireless headphones excel in comfort and have a highly rated mic, ideal for calls and meetings, and they're more affordable. Neither choice is well-suited for gaming or watching TV. If you plan to use them during exercise, the Pi5 S2 is sweatproof, while the Go Work offers a longer battery life for extended usage. Choose Bowers and Wilkins for sound quality and active features, or JLab for comfort, mic quality, and value. 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 Work Wireless.
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2.
Key differences
Music
6.7
5.8
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is only fair for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
6.6
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
4.6
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
47.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$181
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has a price of $181 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.5
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Work Wireless 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 JLab Go Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$181 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 47 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.75 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 19 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 4.6/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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 Work Wireless
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
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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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