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Updated April 11, 2024·
If sound quality is a top priority and you're willing to pay a premium, the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 offers very good overall sound and noise isolation, along with active noise cancelling for quieter environments like air travel. They also support lossless codecs, which benefits those seeking high-fidelity audio. However, the Jabra Elite 4, while less expensive, still provides very good sound and excellent build quality, plus better battery life and a sweatproof certification, making them a more versatile choice for sports and long listening sessions. The Jabra also has a dedicated app for customization and an integrated microphone with a higher quality for calls. If budget is a concern or if you value long battery life and call quality, the Jabra Elite 4 would be better, but if you seek superior noise cancellation and audio quality, then the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
Good for music
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
Very good for phone calls
Good for exercise
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.5/10
6.6/10
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
8.8/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
8.6/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
7.0/10
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.
Cost
$127
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The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has a price of $127 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
The Jabra Elite 4 and Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
6.0/10
6.0/10
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Jabra Elite 4 are both only fair for TV and video.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.9/10
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jabra Elite 4 to have excellent build quality, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and the Jabra Elite 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"While the overall sound quality is great, these earbuds fall short in terms of battery life, customization and ANC performance. Bowers & Wilkins’ ability to consistently deliver pristine sound isn’t enough to make up for what the Pi7 S2 lacks, which is unfortunately quite a bit."
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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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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