Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PI5 and Jabra Elite 8 Active. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
Earbud: 1.97 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.97 cm / 5 g Charging case: 2.44 cm x 6.54 cm x 4.69 cm / 46.4 g |
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| Colour | White | Black | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | IP54, water-resistant | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Advanced ANC | Adaptive Hybrid ANC | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 6 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 8 Active. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
| MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | 4 | 6 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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| CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Features | Fast charge, auto power on/off | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates, Rapid Charge Technology, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Wear sensor | In-ear detection sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 56 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 315 days | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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