Bowers & Wilkins PI8 True Wireless Earbuds (Mclaren Edition)
Overview
Reflecting the two brands’ shared technical and performance-led aesthetic, the Pi8 McLaren Edition offers the high-performance sound quality synonymous with Bowers & Wilkins, coupled with a design that connects fans of McLaren cars to the visual identity of the McLaren brand.
Class-leading audio performance comes from a 24-bit wireless connection, supported by the latest generation of Qualcomm chipset and aptX Lossless, delivering all the audio excellence you’d expect from Bowers & Wilkins. The 12mm Carbon Cone drive unit in each earbud combines our award-winning over-ear headphone technology with a carefully considered design featuring four interchangeable ear tips to ensure a perfect fit. Precisely positioned microphones provide bespoke ANC and optimised call quality – so you can work, stream and call effortlessly without interruption. Enhanced battery life of up to 6.5 hours provides high-resolution listening for longer, with sound quality engineered to bring you closer to the original recording, anywhere you go. Award-winning headphone excellence.
Key Features
True 24-bit connection
True high-resolution audio performance with a 24-bit connection for superior sound quality. Now you’ll hear your favourite music and movies as they were meant to be heard.
aptX Lossless
The latest in high-resolution wireless audio that adjusts dynamically to optimise performance and connection reliability, whether you are listening to music, watching movies or playing games.
Carbon Cone drive units
By reducing distortion and improving high-frequency detail, the Carbon Cone captures nuances in your music that other headphone drive units miss.
Smart charging case
A quick and convenient wireless charging case
that works with any wireless charging pad to allow seamless charging on the go without overloading yourself with cables.
Quick charge support
Whether you want to get back to your music or have an urgent call, a quick 15-minute charge offers you a further 2 hours of listening and extended communication time.
Audio retransmission case
A truly transformative feature, now compatible with aptXTM Adaptive. The case doubles as a retransmission system, allowing you to retransmit the sound from your favourite audio source, be it a laptop, in-flight entertainment system or a TV to your Pi8.
Simple one button UI
Single-button control that supports multiple functions and is simple to use. Because feature-rich should also be intuitive.
Direct streaming, complete control
The Bowers & Wilkins Music app provides industry-first headphone music streaming, plus simple setup and control that makes Pi8 smart, intuitive and easy to use.
Made for the modern music lover
Pi8 is designed for the modern music lover. iPhone and Android connectivity means you’ll never be without your favourite music.
Specifications
Technical Features:
- High-performance DSP with dedicated DSP and amplifier/DAC
- True 32-bit audio connection
- 5-band customisable EQ + TrueSound™ mode
- Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX™ Lossless technology
- Multipoint connectivity
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- Audio retransmission from charging case (aptX™ Adaptive)
- Wireless and USB-C charging
- Fast charging support
- Apple MFi Made for iPhone support
Bluetooth Codecs:
- aptX Lossles
- aptX Adaptive
- aptX Classic
- AAC
- SBC
Drive Units: 12 mm Carbon Cone
Microphones: 3 per earbud for telephony and ANC
Battery Type: Lithium-ion (earbuds and charging case)
Battery Life & Charging:
- Up to 6.5 hours for earbuds (with ANC on)
- Additional 13.5 hours from charging case
- Charge time = 2 hours
- 15-minute charge = 2 hours playback
Wireless Charging Support: Yes
Water Resistance: IP54 (earbuds)
Audio Inputs:
- Earbuds: Bluetooth
- Charging case: USB-C & 3.5 mm analogue jack (wireless audio retransmission via charging case)
Accessories included:
- Extra Small / Small / Medium / Large ear tips
- 60 cm USB-C to USB-C charging cable
- 80 cm 3.5 mm jack to USB-C audio cable
