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Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8

Name: Bowers & Wilkins Pi8
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: B0DCQDBV37
Price: 375.00 USD

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noise cancelling & sound

8.2/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.2

0.010.0

At 8.2, its noise cancelling beats 68% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 94 of the 266 we've cataloged.

4.9/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.9

1.05.0

A 4.9 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 63 of the 266 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

6.5 hBelow average

6.5 h

3 h15 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 248 of 266 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

20 hBelow average

20 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 246 of 266 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP54

IPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX511%

IP54 appears on 15% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%Hybrid9%None8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 181 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 6.5 h
Battery Life With Case: 20 h
Charging Method: USB-C, Wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 120 min
Battery Life Anc On: 5.17 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

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

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Yes
Anc Depth: 30 dB
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 12 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: Warm
Impedance: 32 Ω

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.4
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: Yes - 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Color Options: Anthracite Black, Dove White, Jade Green, Midnight Blue
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: XS, S, M, L
Weight Per Earbud: 6 g
Weight With Case: 47 g

Features

Certified For: Made for iPhone
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Google Assistant, Siri

Identity

Model Number: PI8

Microphone

Count: 3
Type: Triple microphone

Release

Msrp Usd: 399 USD

Lab data

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Bowers & Wilkins Pi8SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	4.8
25	4.8
32	4.9
40	4.9
50	5.0
63	4.7
80	4.0
100	3.0
125	3.7
160	2.7
200	1.9
250	1.4
315	0.0
400	-1.2
500	-1.2
630	-0.2
800	-0.3
1000	0.0
1250	1.3
1600	4.1
2000	6.1
2500	7.8
3150	9.2
4000	5.9
5000	1.8
6300	2.0
8000	6.6
10000	0.3
12500	7.4
16000	0.3
20000	-14.2

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	3.3
26	1.2
33	2.4
41	2.8
52	3.3
65	4.9
82	4.5
103	4.7
130	6.3
163	7.9
205	8.1
259	10.7
325	10.2
410	10.1
516	8.3
613	9.5
772	14.8
972	17.8
1220	18.8
1540	21.3
1940	27.4
2440	25.4
3070	24.4
3870	21.8
4870	25.0
6130	28.5
7720	21.6
9720	33.0
12200	20.9
15400	22.1
19400	28.1

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	3.6
26	19.9
33	27.0
41	33.1
52	33.3
65	33.0
82	28.9
103	22.9
130	26.3
163	29.4
205	24.1
259	29.4
325	19.5
410	16.9
516	15.3
613	14.4
772	23.4
972	21.4
1220	20.5
1540	21.3
1940	20.3
2440	20.3
3070	21.6
3870	19.3
4870	25.7
6130	27.1
7720	21.9
9720	34.4
12200	20.1
15400	24.0
19400	28.0

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

8.2/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed November 2024

Noise cancelling8.2

Isolation6.5

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity9.0

Design8.5

Portability9.0

The verdict

The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 are a luxury product with a luxury price tag. The earbuds perform well across the board, though you can find better options for less money.

✓What we like

✓Premium design

✓Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless

✓Transmitter case

✕What could be better

✕Bass emphasis

✕Case is prone to scratches and fingerprints

✕No spatial audio or head tracking features

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