
PI8
Bowers & WilkinsReleased Mar 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Jul 8, 2026
Bowers & Wilkins PI8 True Wireless Earbuds in the Wireless Earbuds category. The Bowers & Wilkins PI8 scores 88/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the wireless earbuds category. Coverage includes reviews from Whathifi, Audioadvice, Hometheaterhifi, and Headmania.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
Strong consensus: our scores for all 6 reviews fall within 8 points of each other.
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Wireless charging case (pi8)(4)
- Comfortable fit with improved ergonomics(3)
- Effective noise cancellation(3)
- Excellent sound quality with 12mm carbon cone drivers(2)
- Long battery life (8 hours for pi6, 6.5 hours for pi8)(2)
Cons
- Expensive at $399(3)
6 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Pi8 are pricier than your average wireless earbuds but sonically they perform levels above – the detail and refinement on show are breathtaking.
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The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 and Pi6 in-ear headphones deliver outstanding sound quality, premium design, and excellent features that make them top contenders in the true wireless category.
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AI summary of this review
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds deliver exceptional sound quality that even converted a skeptical reviewer, with excellent noise cancellation and comfort, though they come at a premium price.
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If I had to pick one on sound alone, Bowers & Wilkins PI8 still takes it—by a hair.
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The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 offers a powerful frequency response, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable design, making it a worthwhile upgrade despite some high-frequency weaknesses.
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