The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8s take over from the Pi7 S2 as the flagship true wireless earbuds from the famed British brand, combining improved fit and comfort with superior sound and excellent noise cancellation into a stylish package designed to appeal to audiophiles . The buds take their cue from the company's over-ear Px8 headphones and feature the exact same Carbon Cone drive units, albeit shrunk to 12mm, as well as aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive codec support. The £349 / $399 asking price means you won't find the Pi8s sitting among the best cheap wireless earbuds anytime soon, but as you'd expect for that kind of price, you're going to get a product that lasts.
B&W has made a number of improvements around the fit and finish of the buds as well as increasing the battery life. The charging case also doubles as a wireless adapter that you can plug into a compatible analog audio output (like an airplane jack). Make no mistake, these earbuds are intended for those who want the pinnacle audio experience in a stylish package.
And B&W has pulled out all the stops to tempt you away from some of the best wireless earbuds like the AirPods Pro 2 or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra . Read on for my full B&W Pi8 In-Ear True Wireless headphones review. EarFun Air Pro 4 review: Cheat sheet Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: Specs Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: Price & availability Bowers & Wilkins launched the Pi8 in August 2024 for $399 / £349 with availability directly from the company or via Amazo.