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Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Midnight Blue), in-Ear Bluetooth Earphones with Qualcomm & aptX Lossless, Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds, 3 Built-in Mics, 15-Min Quick Charging

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Condition
New
Color
Midnight Blue
Model
FP45829
Weight
10.2 oz
Ear Placement
In Ear
Impedance
32 ohm
Age Range Description
All
Warranty
2 Years
Works with
Various Bluetooth-enabled devices

Features 6

  • REFERENCE-QUALITY SOUND FROM CARBON DRIVERS Pi8 TrueWireless earbuds are built around 12mm carbon cone drive units adapted directly from the acclaimed Px8 headphones, delivering lifelike clarity, high-frequency detail, and the precision that defines Bowers & Wilkins audio. This is sound the way it was meant to be heard
  • TRUE 24-BIT LOSSLESS AUDIO, WIRELESS Pi8 delivers high-resolution audio via Qualcomm aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive, dynamically adjusting for optimal performance and a reliable connection across any source or device
  • IMMERSIVE LISTENING, WHEREVER YOU ARE Bespoke adaptive noise cancellation (ANC) automatically adjusts to your environment so your music stays front and center, whether you're traveling or staying home. Three built-in mics also support clear calls when you need them
  • SEAMLESSLY CONNECTED ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Pi8 pairs to two devices simultaneously for effortless switching between your phone, laptop, TV, or gaming setup, so your music, movies, and audio follow you without interruption

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Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 True Wireless Earbuds Discover the pinnacle of wireless audio with the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Wireless Earbuds, featuring a true 24-bit connection and Qualcomm chipset with aptX Lossless technology. These versatile in-ear headphones deliver high-resolution audio that dynamically adjusts to optimize performance and connection reliability, providing an exceptional listening experience whether you’re enjoying music, movies, or gaming. Equipped with 12mm carbon cone drive units adapted from our Px8 headphones, the Pi8 earbuds reduce distortion and enhance high-frequency detail. The Pi8 earbuds offer bespoke active noise cancellation and TrueWireless Mirroring, with three microphones enhancing call clarity. The noise cancellation within these bluetooth headphones adjusts to your surroundings, ensuring uninterrupted sound. Designed with premium materials, the ergonomic design and intuitive single-button control ensure comfort and ease of use, supporting multiple functions. Stay connected all day with quick charge support, offering 2 hours of use from a 15-minute charge and up to 8 hours of earbud life. The smart charging case provides additional battery life and includes a retransmission feature to connect directly to your favorite audio source. Use the Bowers & Wilkins Music App, compatible with IOS and Android, to stream music from different services. Enjoy smooth transitions using your wireless earbuds for IPhones or wireless earbuds for Androids between your devices by pairing two devices simultaneously.

Specs 46

Brand Bowers & Wilkins
Color Midnight Blue
Ear Placement In Ear
Form Factor In Ear
Impedance 32 ohm
Brand Name Bowers & Wilkins
Model Number FP45829
Model Name Pi8

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Edited: Connection problems, app problems (resolved)
Color: Dove White
I had only two times I had connection issues and wrote the previous version of this review shortly after. I don’t know what’s changed, but those issues are resolved. I had a very brief “drop and come back” issue once more during a very crowded event, but even my car drops connection in those conditions. The sound is amazing! Case retransmission was a feature I was quite anxious about trying, because I predicted issues. No issues! It just works! My phone did ask me whether what I’d connected were headphones, and I said yes, and then they just worked (iPhone 16 Pro Max)! If you want the best sound, I recommend turning all ANC and/or pass-through off, and use the stock tips if they fit. Aftermarket tips aren’t great for these yet. If you need aftermarket tips, know that the Comply TW-170-A don’t fit well. While you can press them on, they then don’t go deeply enough into your ear to provide a seal. I’ve never had a problem with Complys not sealing until these tips. JVC Spiral Dot++ create a sloppy mid bass bloom. AZLA Crystal TWS tips provide decent separation, but accentuate the treble and don’t carry the bass or sub bass. The AZLA SednaEarfit Max are pretty good, but you have to go up one in size, IMO. You get better sound with case retransmission on an iPhone! Why is it not a single one of these companies can make a Bluetooth product that doesn’t give me problems except Apple? The sound is amazing. Fighting for five to ten minutes every time I want to use them is unforgivable. If I struggle with them even one more time again, I’m sending them back. Bowers & Wilkins: it doesn’t matter how good they sound if the App is garbage and can’t find my earphones, or if the earphones don’t automatically connect every time I use them. $400 is $300 more than you should charge for a product that doesn’t work consistently. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024 by Misasterdouse
Fantastic Earbuds!
Color: Dove White
Very nice and high quality feeling earbuds! They feel very nice, they are light, they connect easily, and they sound really good. The in app EQ helps adjust it to your personal liking as well. Sound quality is definitely quite good, low end is good, high ends as well. Decent passive noise cancelation from the hollow ear tips it comes with. Active noise canceling on the other hand is laughable. It does actually rather well at removing LOW frequency noise however wind noise or anything in the mid to high range it does almost nothing to. If active noise cancelation is at the top of your list these are NOT the earbuds for you. Pass through works pretty well, and sounds decently good actually. These are definitely oriented towards audio quality and fit rather than having the best ANC. I still find I can go on bike ride with them and the wind not be too much of an issue. I usually keep ANC and Passthrough OFF however for that since the passive noise dampening works decently well. Get Memory foam tips for really good passive noise dampening if needed. Fit is good though, can be worn for hours without it hurting your ears. Just a FYI: IF you have a earbud stop working or the ANC or passthrough doesn’t work on one of the earbuds after taking it out of the case usually taking it out of your ear for 5 seconds then putting it back in fixes it. Only a minor quirk if you take the earbuds out of the case really quickly and don’t give them time to boot up. If issues persist put them back in the case for a minute then remove. This has fixed any nuance issues I’ve had with them. Last thing, one issue I have noticed is that while no music is playing or right after a track stops you may notice a higher pitched noise in one or both of the earbuds, it’s very faint but in quiet environments you can hear it. It’s NOT an issue when listening to audio however even at the lowest volume. It does appear to be another quirk of these buds. Though not everyone experiences this. I don’t find any of those things mentioned to be issues however as they do not interrupt functionality or cause further problems or disturbance. Merely quirks. Going on a few months with no issues. I will say as with any wireless earbud, don’t get them in water or drop them very often if you want it to last a while and have no issues. Every wireless earbud brand seems to have problems however it tends to be from neglect or mishandling. Take care of them and they should last quite a while. Overall 9/10, good Quality Earbuds! 7 month update: Still going great no issues. Battery still last a while no noticeable degradation. Everything else is still the same as I had mentioned in the original review such as the quirks. No real issues. Loving the Ability to use the case as a Bluetooth transmitter. When connected to my TV playing games the sounds are very very good and clear/ detailed. Quite happy with these Earbuds. I will update if any issues come up. 1 Year 2 Month Update: Nothing has changed. Battery still perfectly fine, just like the day I bought it. Again, Zero real complaints. :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2025 by Bryan
Cheap, minimalistic quality with a big name and price tag.
Color: Midnight Blue
What a disappointment after loving my B&W 685 S2 speakers for years (they're still GREAT!). I have tried: Technics EAH-AZ100 and EAH-AZ80 Jabra Elite 10 Bose QuietComfort Ultra SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Denon PerL True TOZO Golden X1 And many other cheaper earbuds. Pro: 1) The sound quality is very good.... FOR EARBUDS. (which is necessary because there are NO features in the app that allow you to change the sound other than a basic EQ). But over-ear headphones are still much better. Cons!: 1) The app, which is necessary to begin using them, has fewer features than ANY earbuds I have tried at ANY price point that has an app. 2) PRIVACY: What does the app do???? NOTHING except collect information on you so they can sell you more stuff! To B&W: "NO B&W you don't get to surveil every action on my phone just so I can use your useless app which I MUST INSTALL to get them to work. Basic functions SHOULD work straight out of the box with NO APP for this price. I should NOT have to give you ANY personal information since I ALREADY paid you $500! $500 WASN'T ENOUGH???" This is straight out of the LG playbook. I VALUE MY PRIVACY and for the prices B&W and LG charge for their products I EXPECT PRIVACY. I DON'T WANT MY TOASTER CONNECTED TO MY EARBUDS SO THEY DO SOMETHING "FANCY" WHEN MY TOAST IS DONE!!! 3) ANC is GARBAGE!! There is litterally MORE white noise/hiss when it is ON than when it is off in a quiet room. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?? These can't even block out a very quiet air filter in a bedroom. They must be USELESS on an airplane!! THE WORST ANC OF ALL TIME! 4) You can't even adjust the ANC in the app like you can with most earbuds in this price range. I have $60 earbuds that allow you to adjust the ANC to tune out higher or lower frequencies. And the ANC is superior on ALL OF THEM compared to these. 5) Connecting these things is a NIGHTMARE! Once they are connected, they constantly have glitches. Read other people's worst reviews on the connectivity issues; whatever they say, they're ALL CORRECT! 6) Battery recharging is INSANELY SLOW! Mine came fully dead. It took 45 minutes of charging just to have enough charge (15%) to even begin to use them!! After 4 hours of charging they were only at 50%. 7) You can't customize what different taps and holds of the earbud "buttons" do!! The app has 2 different presets that change what press-and-hold does, but it is not customizable. 1 tap, 2 taps, or 3 taps cannot be changed on either earbud. 8) These earbuds came with no charge. That's ok. What ISN'T OK is they had to get all the way up to 15% charge just to get a beep or ANY SIGN OF LIFE to tell me that is why they weren't working!!! 2% SHOULD BE ENOUGH to give an indication they are working!! A beep, a flashing light, a voice prompt; SOMETHING SHOULD WORK WITH JUST 2%!! So, I guess the last 15% of a charge is actually 0% because they don't work below 15%, WHAT???? 9) There's nothing special about the build quality or anything else. 10) No indicator lights on the earbuds. 11) How can they possibly handle a high bandwidth "lossless" codec when they can't even handle a much lower bandwidth "lossy" format without glitches???? I don't buy it, litterally and figuratively because these are going back. 12) DON'T SUPPORT DOLBY ATMOS OR ANYTHING ELSE!! For $500 they should have every feature available on the market. 13) WHO CARES IF THEY HAVE GREAT SOUND IF THEY ONLY SOUND GOOD IN A DEAD QUIET ROOM?? THAT'S WHAT OVER-EAR HEADPHONES ARE FOR AND THEY WILL SOUND BETTER. 14) ONLY ONE LIGHT FOR EVERYTHING (on the case). There are NO OTHER LIGHTS on the earbuds or case to tell you things like "trying to connect" "connected" "charging" "charged" or simply, "WORKING!!!" Yes, the ONE LIGHT tries to do all those things, but fails miserably. Even the app doesn't tell you how much charge EACH earbud has. If one earbud isn't charging, there is no way to know!! NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR $500!! TAKEAWAY: NOBODY WOULD PAY MORE THAN $80 FOR THESE IF THEY WERE GENERIC "NO NAME" EARBUDS. YOU'RE JUST PAYING FOR A NAME. B&W SHOULD BE ASHAMED TO SELL THESE EARBUDS WITH THEIR NAME ON THEM. IT MAKES ME QUESTION IF THEIR NEWER SPEAKERS ARE STILL ANY GOOD. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2025 by Nathan Flanery
Connectivity Problems Fixed
Color: Midnight Blue
There are connectivity issues that are a nuisance and then there are connectivity issues that make a device unusable. These are pretty much unusable. They sound great when they connect but they don't stay connected reliably. It seems to be a mix of software connectivity issues and an inability to handle interference from nearby phones. Either way, it's ridiculous. I never had these problems with my Sony XM4s. UPDATE: Android 15 has significantly improved the connection reliability. I had to unpair and repair before it improved. It still has its issues which are unacceptable at this price point but I'm upgrading it from unusable to mediocre. I've noticed a few things. The single barely hangs on when I put my phone under my arm. This tells me the buds have a poor minimum signal strength threshold. Also, I swear I can hear the transmission bursts of the phones around me. This tells me the buds have a poor signal to noise interference threshold. iPhones seem to be particularly bad. I'm waiting to see how frequent the problems are at the gym to decide whether to buy Pixel Buds Pro 2. I'll use these at home. They really do sound great when they work. 2nd Update: About two weeks after the Android update, there was a B&W update. The update fixed all connectivity problems. It's been about five weeks and the buds have been fine except for one instance where they didn't wake up when I opened the case. They also dropped very quickly once but that could have been the phone. They've been very reliable since the update. Now, performing the update itself was clunky. The first attempt failed. After the second attempt was successful, I needed to factory reset them and forget them on my phone. After repairing, they became great earbuds. They now each have an individual chime and then the one that was there before. They're still at 4 stars because they whistle sometimes. It appears that the tips do too good of a job at sealing and the buds whistle when air flows through them. I just adjust them so they aren't sealed so well to fix the problem. However, they're somewhat frustrating on flights. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2024 by Patrick M. Nolan
World class sound quality, but sub-par everything else.
Color: Anthracite Black
UPDATE: After fiddling with these things for a couple of weeks, trying to get them to be more stable somehow, it didn’t work out and I eventually had to return them. It hurt me because the sound was so good but they are just too flaky when it comes to Bluetooth connectivity, random disconnects, random bells and chimes going off when you don’t know why. Bottom line is they are quirky and unreliable. The sound is magnificent when they work, but when they’re not working, they’re a pain in the butt. You shouldn’t have to deal with these kinds of issues at this price point. Very disappointing. Ok, are they perfect? No. But, if sound quality is your primary objective, then these are what you want. These sound better than any other earbuds I’ve ever tried. The fullness of the sound is so good, and stays that way at full volume. The bass is deep and full, but never overwhelms. The mids are nicely balanced and the highs are clear and crisp, but never too hissy or sharp. The phone app is good for dialing in the sound with its 5-band EQ, and integrates with hi-res/lossless streaming services like tidal and others. Another cool feature is the case and its ability to act as a wired headphone! It takes the audio signal from your device’s headphone port (headphone cable included) and re-transmits it to the earbuds. Why? Because this way you aren’t using Bluetooth, which is flakey and limits the audio quality. Probably the coolest feature and an example of the extra effort this company puts into the quality of sound. Now, like I said, they aren’t perfect. When using Bluetooth and doing anything besides sitting in the same spot, the buds will have some kind of connection stability issue at random. They’ll connect/reconnect seemingly for no reason. And it happens more than you might think. It happened about 3-4 four times during a 30-minute walk. I don’t think I’ve had a pair of Bluetooth headphones ever do that so often. So, for such a pricey pair of buds, it’s quite surprising and disappointing that they have so much trouble maintaining a solid connection with your phone. That’s my main gripe with them. I’m waiting for a lightening adapter I ordered to try the wired headphone case method with my phone to see if that works. If so, then they still won’t be perfect since I’ll have to always tether the case to the phone with an audio cable. But I’m willing to endure that extra hassle because the sound quality I get by doing so makes it well worth it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025 by Alex M.
As You'd Expect . . .
Color: Midnight Blue
I've found there's a pretty direct relationship between the price of wireless earbuds and their performance. This is a case in point. These are very expensive but the sound quality is stellar - exceptionally clear, full, rich sound. As it should be, considering their technical specs. The excellent fit and comfort surprised me, given that they look kind of big and awkward in photos. They are surprisingly light and fit well in my ears, with no movement. I don't share the negative opinions about the NC on these. I found it to be perfectly fine. Not Bose quality, but more than adequate. The one really cool feature that you won't see on cheaper earbuds is the streaming case - you can connect the case to any sound source via USB-C or aux and it will stream the sound to the earbuds in Apt-X lossless, which is essentially CD-quality sound. It's surprisingly useful. As for the app, it is perfect for me. Nowhere near as full-featured as Sony's app or Technics' app, but I think that most earbud apps are way too complicated and have a lot of functionality that I will never use. This app just has the basics, easily organized: EQ, noise cancelling, updates, and button programming. Whether these are worth the money is up to you - you have to really value sound quality above just about everything else. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025 by RJS
Too many cons vs pros.
Color: Midnight Blue
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So disappointed in these headphones. I had the Sony Wf1000XM4s. Lost those, then got the XM5s. I'm not necessarily an audiophile. But I listen to headphones 10 hours every day at work, so I appreciate listening to something nice. To get a sense of how I like my music, I like things flat and neutral sounding, on the bright side. I like detailed analytical sounding stuff. As pictured I also own an older pair of JH Audio 13 pros, which years ago were 1200$. So I know what good sound sounds like. I'll start with the pros of the Pi8s, which isn't many. No wireless earbud Ive ever listened to compared to a quality wired IEM sound wise. And that's the case here. That said, the Pi8s definitely sound good. Compared to the XM5s, the sound is much "fuller" sounding. Every note hits harder with more slam. I feel it's on the warmer side compared to the sonys. Going back to the sonys, they sound hollow and thin by comparison. That said, I don't think they sound leaps and bounds better. Which is the whole reason you're buying these. I actually had to play with the equalizer and ton to dial them in. I wouldnt say they more detailed either. Disappointingly, in the B&W app is a setting I was excited for called natural sound. It overrides the EQ to present the flattest most natural sound possible. To me, it is a big fail. It makes the bass dominate the sound. The mids get extremely recessed and the treble is rolled off tremendously. Detail is completely lost. The volume of these buds is the loudest I've ever heard in wireless buds. My XM4s were always set to about 75%. The XM5s about 60%. The PI8s I only need about 40%. They're actually painfully above this. Fit is extremely personal, but I found the fit on these to be AMAZING, once you get rid of the garbage stock tips and grab complys, which we'll get to later. Lifting weights and running these don't budge. Super solid. Battery life is just okay. Definitely less than both the XM4s and 5s. What helps is the fast charging feature to keep them going. Now the cons and why I'm returning them. Connectivity issue galore. I'm using the Galaxy 24 Ultra. When I first got them, they kept cutting out again and again. Sometimes id pull them out of the case and they wouldnt connect with the phone. Sometimes they'd just cut out completely and wouldn't reconnect till I put them back in the case and out again. Updating the buds to the latest version as of this review date, 3.0, resolved the random connection drops. What is did not resolve, is the AWFUL connection range of the buds. Walking away more than 30 ft introduces intense static and dropped connections. Even the thinnest wall will completely block the connection. The Sonys have no exaggeration, quadruple the range of these. These alone for me is a huge fail. Second, the stock earbuds FOR ME, is absolutely terrible. They don't get a good seal no matter the size tried. And they don't block sound good. I had to upgrade to expensive complys. But, even with the complys the noise cancelation is not in the same class as the Sonys. No way, no how. If Sonys are a 10, these are 7.5. I work in a loud manufacturing environment, and need the best cancelation possible. The app is pretty barebones and does not have the features Sonys has. A small nitpick, but why did they put the USB c port on the bottom of the case? It's silly. Sonys is in the back so they case can stand upright as they charge. The noises they buds make as you hit play on them and turn noise cancelation on/off are absolutely terrible. The worst I've ever heard. Ultimately, the Sonys feel like a dramatically more refined mature product. And theyre half the price. They still sound really good, are very loud, much better noise cancelation, infinitely better range and next to no connectivity issues. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024 by Michael
Incredible
Color: Anthracite Black
I have many BT and wired headphones, and these are some of the most impressive that I own. I'm very familiar with B&W. I have the PX8 S2 and the PX7 S2, and these have my favorite tuning. I will miss the ANC of my Bose earbuds, but the sound quality of the PI8 is simply amazing. It's just unbelievable that such a compact wireless package can deliver so much sound. Sound stage, separation, depth, space, clarity -these have it all. Yes, I own some amazing headphones after 20 years collecting, swapping, and demoing; but I've never heard such wonderful sound from wireless earbuds. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2026 by Shopper J
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