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Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Pi7

Name: Bowers & Wilkins Pi7
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: B08H8GNPLQ
Price: 154.96 USD

The best Bluetooth technology comes at a cost.

Current price · Amazon US

$154.96

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Noise Isolation / ANC

8.3/ 10

8.3

0.010.0

A 8.3 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top 10% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

4 hBelow average

4 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

20 hBelow average

20 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP54

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP54 appears on 15% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 4 h
Battery Life With Case: 20 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 15 min
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP54
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Connection Type: Bluetooth

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 60×57×28 mm
Color Options: Charcoal, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: 3 sizes
Weight Per Earbud: 8 g
Weight With Case: 61 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Auto Pause: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant

Microphone

Count: 6

Sound

Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Depth: 10 dB
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency, adaptive
Driver Count: 2
Driver Size: 9.2 mm
Driver Type: Hybrid
Adaptive Anc: Yes

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.7/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed April 2022

Noise cancelling7.8

Isolation8.3

Battery life4.6

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity9.0

Design7.5

The verdict

With aptX Adaptive support and a unique retransmitting charging case, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 makes its case for the best Bluetooth audio quality in a pair of wireless earbuds. However, these earbuds cost an arm and a leg, and don't hold up to the competition when it comes to customization, sound quality, active noise canceling (ANC), or battery life.

✓What we like

✓Gorgeous design

✓Built-in audio transmitter

✓In-ear detection

✓Bluetooth 5.0; aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC

✓Wireless and USB-C charging, fast charge

✓IP54 dust and water resistance

✕What could be better

✕Mediocre ANC performance

✕Significant boost to bass and high frequencies

✕Limited companion app features

✕Poor battery life