Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8
A solid mid-range pick in the wireless earphones line-up, with 6 hours up front.
66/100
6 hours24 hoursIPX55.3in-earCarbon Cone
£319best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Hi-Res Audio certified
- Wireless charging
- Above-average microphones (per earbud)
- Below-average battery (earbuds)
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Earbud weight6
IP rating (earbuds)IPX5
Fitin-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Driver typeCarbon Cone
Hi-Res Audio certifiedYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)6 hours
Battery (with case)24 hours
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
Multipoint pairingYes
aptXYes
aptX AdaptiveYes
Microphone and features
Microphones (per earbud)6
Transparency modeYes
More specs
Wireless charging caseYes
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowBowers & Wilkins Pi8 vs Sony Sony WF-C700N
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8Sony WF-C700N
| Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Pi8This page | SonySony WF-C700N | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Battery hours | 6 hours | 20 hoursBetter |
| Battery total | 24 hoursBetter | 20 hours |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Who it's for
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 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 Pi8 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 66/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the MOMENTUM True Wireless 4?
The MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 scores 68/100 versus this one at 66/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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