A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 offer superior overall sound quality, better noise isolation, aptX HD support for higher-quality audio over Bluetooth, and are more suited for air travel use, but they are not the best choice for calls and meetings. On the other hand, the Jabra Elite Active 75t earbuds excel in use during exercise, provide a more secure fit with included accessories, have a longer battery life, and a better control scheme. If you exercise frequently and prioritize call quality and battery life in a more affordable package, the Jabra Elite Active 75t might be the better option. However, if you're looking for high-fidelity sound and you travel often, the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 could be worth the extra expense. Both options forego wired connectivity, focusing on a truly wireless experience. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
- Good for music
Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.5
5.5
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
6.0
5.3
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is only fair for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$127
$230
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has a price of $127 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $230.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.0
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.2
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
5.9
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 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 Pi7 S2 has very good build quality.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 | Jabra Elite Active 75t |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$127 | $230 | ||
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 | 7.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 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 | 13 | 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 | 7/10 | 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) | 7 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Shopping
Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Engadget
Billy Steele | March 2023
"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."
Jabra Elite Active 75t
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Get a great deal on the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 or the Jabra Elite Active 75t
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”.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 vs. EPOS PC38X
VS
Compare Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 vs. Soundcore Space Q45
VS
Compare Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 vs. JBL Live 770NC
VS
Compare Jabra Elite Active 75t vs. Sennheiser Accentum Plus
VS
Compare Jabra Elite Active 75t vs. Etymotic ER4XR
VS
Compare Jabra Elite Active 75t vs. Sony WF1000XM4
VS
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
95,000
Recommendations made
14,250
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
