Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise Cancelling

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise Cancelling lands as a solid mid-range wireless earphone, built around 5 hours.

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
5 hours20 hoursIPX45.0in-earSiri, Bixby, Google Assistant
£350best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Active noise cancelling
  • Hi-Res Audio certified
  • Wireless charging
  • Above-average drivers per earbud
  • Below-average battery (earbuds)
Score profile

Where the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise Cancelling wins and loses

Scored against the wireless earphones class
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone85508585
Sound
85
Battery and power
50
Connectivity
85
Microphone and features
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design and build

IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitin-ear

Sound

Active noise cancellingYes
Drivers per earbud2
Hi-Res Audio certifiedYes

Battery and power

Battery (earbuds)5 hours
Battery (with case)20 hours
Fast charge (5/10 min)15
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes

Connectivity

Bluetooth version5
Multipoint pairingYes
aptX AdaptiveYes

Microphone and features

Transparency modeYes
Voice assistantSiri, Bixby, Google Assistant
Touch controlsYes

More specs

Wireless charging caseYes

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Head to head

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise Cancelling vs Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise CancellingSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
 Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise CancellingThis pageSamsungSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Overall score62 /10062 /100
Battery hours5 hours7 hoursBetter
Battery total20 hours35 hoursBetter
ANCYesYes
Bluetooth55.4
IP ratingIPX4IP57
Who it's for

Is the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise Cancelling right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise Cancelling worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise Cancelling?

Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds?

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds scores 63/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.