Description
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 – wireless in-ear headphones for music on the go
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 are fully wireless in-ear headphones for listening to music and making phone calls with your smartphone. They are designed for people who value their music even on the go and want to selectively reduce disruptive ambient noise.
Key features at a glance
- Sound tailored to your liking: Carbon cone drivers and a customizable equalizer combine music playback with individual adjustment options.
- Peace or awareness: Active noise cancellation and transparency mode can be selected depending on the situation.
- More than smartphone Bluetooth: The charging case also transmits audio from compatible wired audio sources to the earbuds.
- Recharging on the go: Fast charging and wireless charging make everyday life easier.
Listen to music and fine-tune the sound
The sound can be adjusted with a five-band equalizer via the Bowers & Wilkins Music app; alternatively, the TrueSound mode is available.
For a direct connection to the smartphone, the Pi8 supports aptX Lossless, among others. This transmission method requires a correspondingly compatible player. AAC and SBC are also available for other devices.
Switch between withdrawal and awareness
Active noise cancellation, or ANC for short, reduces disruptive noises while listening. If you want to perceive your surroundings more clearly again, switch to transparency mode instead of taking out the earbuds every time.
Silicone tips in various sizes are included. A properly fitting, tight-sealing tip is important for sound reproduction and wearing comfort. Playback and calls are controlled by touching the earbuds.
Use wired audio sources too
If a playback device has a headphone jack but no suitable Bluetooth connection, you can still listen to its audio with the Pi8. The charging case takes on the role of a Bluetooth transmitter: Only the case is connected to the playback device via cable, while the earbuds remain wireless.
For an audio source with a headphone jack, connect the included cable to its 3.5 mm jack and the USB-C port of the charging case. Alternatively, the case can be connected to a suitable USB audio source via the included USB-C cable. The case then transmits the received audio to the earbuds via aptX Adaptive.
This transmission is intended for audio playback: The microphones of the earbuds are not fed back to the connected source.
The Pi8 connects directly to the smartphone via Bluetooth; the case is not required as a transmitter for this. Multipoint allows simultaneous connection to two devices, such as a smartphone and a laptop; only one source is played at a time.
Charging in everyday life
With noise cancellation enabled, the earbuds provide up to 6.5 hours of playback. The charged case provides additional battery reserves for on the go.
A short charging break of 15 minutes enables up to two additional hours of playback. The case itself can be charged via USB-C or wirelessly; the actually achievable battery life depends on settings and usage.
Suitability and important notes
Who are the headphones suitable for?
- For people who listen to music on their commute and while traveling.
- For those who switch between a smartphone and a laptop.
- For travelers with a suitable wired audio source.
Important notes
- For USB audio, check the suitability of the respective player and connection.
Pi8 and Pi6 compared
In contrast to the Pi6, the Pi8 features carbon cone drivers instead of bio-cellulose drivers, aptX Lossless, more extensive sound controls, and an audio transmission case with a wireless charging function. The Pi6, on the other hand, lasts longer with noise cancellation enabled. There is no difference in the weight of the earbuds and the case between the two models.
| Feature | Pi8 | Pi6 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 12 mm carbon cone | 12 mm bio-cellulose |
| aptX Lossless | Yes, with compatible player | No, aptX Adaptive |
| Sound controls | 5 bands, TrueSound mode | 2 bands |
| Audio transmission in the case | Yes | No |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Battery life with ANC | Up to 6.5 h; case provides an additional 13.5 h | Up to 8 h; case provides an additional 16 h |
| Weight | 7 g per earbud; case 46 g | 7 g per earbud; case 46 g |
Conclusion
The Pi8 is ideal for a mobile listening routine that extends beyond the smartphone: on the commute, at the laptop, and while traveling with different audio sources.
FAQ
Warranty
Technical Data
| Color | white |
| Bluetooth interface | yes |
| Housing colors | white |
| Product type | True Wireless headphones |
| Integrated microphone | yes |
| Hands-free calling | yes |
| Active noise cancellation | yes |
| Power supply by battery | yes |
| Operating time with battery operation (hrs) | 6.5 |
| Ear coupling | in-ear coupling |
| Coupling | in-ear |
| Li-ion battery | yes |
| Splash-proof housing | yes |
| Charging time for battery (hrs) | 2 |
| Weight (g) | 7 |
| Weight | 7 |
| Transducer diameter | 12 |
| Transducer diameter (mm) | 12 |
| Wireless charging function | yes |
| System consisting of: | consisting of wireless headphones+charging case |
| Bluetooth headphones | yes |
| integrated microphone | yes |
| USB Type-C | yes |
| wireless charging function | yes |
| Fast charging function | yes |
Manufacturer information
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Wireless in-ear headphones with noise cancellation and an audio charging case that also connects compatible wired audio sources to the earbuds.
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Description
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 – wireless in-ear headphones for music on the go
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 are fully wireless in-ear headphones for listening to music and making phone calls with your smartphone. They are designed for people who value their music even on the go and want to selectively reduce disruptive ambient noise.
Key features at a glance
- Sound tailored to your liking: Carbon cone drivers and a customizable equalizer combine music playback with individual adjustment options.
- Peace or awareness: Active noise cancellation and transparency mode can be selected depending on the situation.
- More than smartphone Bluetooth: The charging case also transmits audio from compatible wired audio sources to the earbuds.
- Recharging on the go: Fast charging and wireless charging make everyday life easier.
Listen to music and fine-tune the sound
The sound can be adjusted with a five-band equalizer via the Bowers & Wilkins Music app; alternatively, the TrueSound mode is available.
For a direct connection to the smartphone, the Pi8 supports aptX Lossless, among others. This transmission method requires a correspondingly compatible player. AAC and SBC are also available for other devices.
Switch between withdrawal and awareness
Active noise cancellation, or ANC for short, reduces disruptive noises while listening. If you want to perceive your surroundings more clearly again, switch to transparency mode instead of taking out the earbuds every time.
Silicone tips in various sizes are included. A properly fitting, tight-sealing tip is important for sound reproduction and wearing comfort. Playback and calls are controlled by touching the earbuds.
Use wired audio sources too
If a playback device has a headphone jack but no suitable Bluetooth connection, you can still listen to its audio with the Pi8. The charging case takes on the role of a Bluetooth transmitter: Only the case is connected to the playback device via cable, while the earbuds remain wireless.
For an audio source with a headphone jack, connect the included cable to its 3.5 mm jack and the USB-C port of the charging case. Alternatively, the case can be connected to a suitable USB audio source via the included USB-C cable. The case then transmits the received audio to the earbuds via aptX Adaptive.
This transmission is intended for audio playback: The microphones of the earbuds are not fed back to the connected source.
The Pi8 connects directly to the smartphone via Bluetooth; the case is not required as a transmitter for this. Multipoint allows simultaneous connection to two devices, such as a smartphone and a laptop; only one source is played at a time.
Charging in everyday life
With noise cancellation enabled, the earbuds provide up to 6.5 hours of playback. The charged case provides additional battery reserves for on the go.
A short charging break of 15 minutes enables up to two additional hours of playback. The case itself can be charged via USB-C or wirelessly; the actually achievable battery life depends on settings and usage.
Suitability and important notes
Who are the headphones suitable for?
- For people who listen to music on their commute and while traveling.
- For those who switch between a smartphone and a laptop.
- For travelers with a suitable wired audio source.
Important notes
- For USB audio, check the suitability of the respective player and connection.
Pi8 and Pi6 compared
In contrast to the Pi6, the Pi8 features carbon cone drivers instead of bio-cellulose drivers, aptX Lossless, more extensive sound controls, and an audio transmission case with a wireless charging function. The Pi6, on the other hand, lasts longer with noise cancellation enabled. There is no difference in the weight of the earbuds and the case between the two models.
| Feature | Pi8 | Pi6 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 12 mm carbon cone | 12 mm bio-cellulose |
| aptX Lossless | Yes, with compatible player | No, aptX Adaptive |
| Sound controls | 5 bands, TrueSound mode | 2 bands |
| Audio transmission in the case | Yes | No |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Battery life with ANC | Up to 6.5 h; case provides an additional 13.5 h | Up to 8 h; case provides an additional 16 h |
| Weight | 7 g per earbud; case 46 g | 7 g per earbud; case 46 g |
Conclusion
The Pi8 is ideal for a mobile listening routine that extends beyond the smartphone: on the commute, at the laptop, and while traveling with different audio sources.
FAQ
Warranty
Technical Data
| Color | white |
| Bluetooth interface | yes |
| Housing colors | white |
| Product type | True Wireless headphones |
| Integrated microphone | yes |
| Hands-free calling | yes |
| Active noise cancellation | yes |
| Power supply by battery | yes |
| Operating time with battery operation (hrs) | 6.5 |
| Ear coupling | in-ear coupling |
| Coupling | in-ear |
| Li-ion battery | yes |
| Splash-proof housing | yes |
| Charging time for battery (hrs) | 2 |
| Weight (g) | 7 |
| Weight | 7 |
| Transducer diameter | 12 |
| Transducer diameter (mm) | 12 |
| Wireless charging function | yes |
| System consisting of: | consisting of wireless headphones+charging case |
| Bluetooth headphones | yes |
| integrated microphone | yes |
| USB Type-C | yes |
| wireless charging function | yes |
| Fast charging function | yes |
Manufacturer information
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