Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 - New Generation Reference Earbuds

Pi8. The new reference in earbuds. Class-leading audio performance, bespoke ANC and crystal-clear call quality with the comfort and elegance of a highly considered earbud design.

The new Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earphones are the latest flagship in the true wireless market, designed to offer an audiophile-grade experience in a compact form. These earbuds feature 12mm carbon cone drivers, borrowed from Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 over-ear headphones, delivering exceptional clarity across the frequency range. The bass is deep and controlled, providing an immersive listening experience that rivals full-sized headphones.

The Pi8 includes advanced features like aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless support, allowing for high-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/96kHz. They also come equipped with effective active noise cancellation (ANC), although it's noted that while the ANC performs well, it may not be as effective as some competitors, particularly in high-frequency noise environments.

Comfort has been a priority in the design, with four sizes of silicone ear tips included to ensure a good fit for most users. The earbuds are IP54 rated for dust and water resistance, making them suitable for everyday use, even in light rain.

One of the standout features is the "Smartcase," which not only charges the earbuds but also functions as a wireless audio transmitter. This is particularly useful for connecting to in-flight entertainment systems or other devices that don't support Bluetooth, offering a high level of versatility.

However, there are some limitations, such as the absence of support for Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio, which some competitors offer, and the battery life, while decent, is not groundbreaking at 6.5 hours with ANC on, plus an additional 13.5 hours from the case.

Overall, the Pi8 sets a high standard for sound quality in the true wireless market, making it a strong choice for those seeking premium audio performance in a sleek, portable package

Flagship sound, now in earbuds

The reference-quality Pi8 redefines the earbud category: its no-holds-barred specification sets a new benchmark for engineering excellence.

Premium design, perfect fit

Pi8’s highly considered industrial design combines premium materials, an ergonomic form factor and four ear tip sizes to ensure a comfortable listen for every user.

Carbon Cone drive units

Reduced distortion and improved high-frequency detail capture nuances in your music that other headphone drive units miss.

Smart charging case

Pi8 offer 6.5 hours of earbud life, fast charging and additional battery life in their charging cases. Connecting to an iPhone or Android device is simple, and the smart charging case’s retransmission feature allows you to connect Pi8 directly to your favourite audio source.

Work, stream, call

Advanced noise cancellation that automatically adapts to your surroundings and three microphones per earbud ensures uninterrupted sound and call performance no matter where you are.

Direct streaming, complete control

The Bowers & Wilkins Music app provides industry-first headphone music streaming, plus simple setup and control that makes Pi8 smart, intuitive and easy to use.

Find your perfect earbuds

If you’re a Pi7 S2 user, upgrade to Pi8 and elevate your listening. Hear your music the way it was meant to be heard with the precision of Pi8’s Carbon Cone drive units; don’t miss a beat thanks to aptX™ Lossless sound quality and immerse yourself for longer with extended battery life.