On sale 40%
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.4
battery life hours 8
case battery hours 24
water resistance IP54
84 Overall Score
Price $149
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong sound (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong comfort (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has held steady over time
- Q1 202668/100
Buyers praised sound quality and build, but one reported persistent Bluetooth and charging defects leading to a return. A mixed review noted unbalanced treble.
- Sound quality is excellent, with great surround sound and premium build.
- Bluetooth connection issues and charging failure after reset, unit returned.
- Sound is unbalanced with excessive treble and recessed mids, not for hifi listeners.
- Q4 202576/100
Sound quality is praised, but Bluetooth range and connectivity issues are significant frustrations for some buyers in this period.
- Sound quality is excellent, with clear, true audio and satisfying bass.
- Bluetooth connectivity is unreliable and range is less than 5 yards.
- Active noise cancellation is adequate but less effective than competitors.
- Sound distorts at high volume with lossless audio on Spotify.
Based on 4 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 |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 24 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | 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 | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 24 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 | 86.9 | 34.6 | 97.3 | 77 | 94.2 | 96.2 | 89.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
Price
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