Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 301045-06-00-309
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 301045-06-00-309
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds are praised for their exceptional sound quality, with many users noting detailed treble, clear instrument separation, and a warm, immersive soundstage. However, the active noise cancellation is widely criticized as weak, especially for mid-to-high frequencies, and the companion app is described as basic and lacking features. Connectivity quirks, slow charging, and a faint hiss in quiet environments are also mentioned, but most agree the audio performance justifies the high price for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Detailed treble and clear instrument separation
- Warm and immersive soundstage
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Good passive noise isolation
Cons
- Weak active noise cancellation
- Basic and limited companion app
- Connectivity glitches and pairing issues
- Slow charging speed
- Faint hissing noise in quiet environments
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
These earbuds deliver exceptional sound quality with deep bass and clear highs, praised by most users. However, they have notable flaws: weak ANC, occasional Bluetooth interference, and a buggy app. The high price is a concern, but many feel the audio performance justifies it, especially when bought on sale.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep and rumbling bass
- Clear highs and mids
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
Cons
- Weak active noise cancellation
- Occasional Bluetooth interference
- Buggy companion app
- High price point
- Low maximum volume
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 301045-06-00-309 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.07 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | carbon cone | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 9.199999809265137 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven Premium Wireless in-Ear Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2 and Active Noise Cancellation, Eucalyptus Green |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers and Wilkins Music App | Bang & Olufsen app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 301045-06-00-309
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average battery (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 60 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.