Side by side comparison and review of Jabra Elite Active 45e and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 18.74 cm | - | |
| Width | 5.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 12.4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 29 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 5.5 cm x 12.4 cm x 18.74 cm / 29 g Case: 30 cm x 39 cm x 21.1 cm |
Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Black | Navy | Mint | White | Black | |
| Body Material | Silicone, TPE, PC/ABS, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) | - | |
| Earpad Material | Silicone | - | |
| Protection | Waterproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, wind protection, IP67 | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Noise Blackout | Advanced ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 14000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
| Max Input Power | 10 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 9.2 mm | Jabra Elite Active 45e have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra Elite Active 45e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Jabra Elite Active 45e 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 |
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| Standby Time | 12 days | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Jabra Elite Active 45e recharge faster than Jabra Elite Active 45e. |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) | - |
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| OTHERS | Jabra Elite Active 45e | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | Micro-USB cable | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TIA-810-B, TIA-920.130-A | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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