Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 301045-06-00-309
Twelve-millimeter carbon cone drivers from the Px8 headphones and a Qualcomm chipset with aptX Lossless deliver distortion-free 24-bit audio and precise high-frequency detail. The McLaren-inspired design pairs Galvanic Grey with Papaya accents and includes a retransmission-capable case that streams audio from external sources, holding 20 hours of charge with a fast charge that adds 2 hours of playback. These earbuds best suit audiophiles and McLaren fans who prioritize high-resolution Bluetooth audio and exclusive styling, but avoid them for workouts.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong sound (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong mic (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | carbon cone |
| Driver Size | 12 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 7 |
| Charge Time | 0.25 |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 20 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Bowers and Wilkins Music App |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 301045-06-00-309 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | carbon cone | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 20 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 301045-06-00-309 | 86.9 | 34.6 | 94 | 73 | 28.2 | 31 | 87.2 | 57.9 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.5 | 71.6 | 96.9 | 99.8 | 72 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 91.6 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.5 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 49.3 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 96.9 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.2 | 91.7 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 96.9 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
Usage Scores
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