€ 348
Deliveryabout 1 day
Returns30-day free returns
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8
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| The lowest price today at a shop that delivers to you, delivery included. A price with an asterisk comes from a shop abroad, and its delivery cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | € 348Coolblue | € 40bol.com best | € 58bol.com |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% the maker’s facts and 40% shop ratings. Price does not count. Score | best | ||
| The average of the stars buyers give at the shops, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | ★ 4.3 · 18 reviews | – | – |
| How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | Adaptive | Adaptive |
| How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 6.5 h | – | 10 h |
| What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 7 g | 5 g | – |
| The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too. In this comparisonSource
| 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| How well they resist water and dust, as the IP code states. IPX4 survives sweat and rain, IPX7 a short dip in water. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| IP54 | IP54 | IPX5 |
| How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | AAC | – |
| Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| yes | yes | yes |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Prices per shop
On 1 November 2026 the lowest price for the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 is € 348 at Coolblue, delivery to the Netherlands included. In our ranking it is rank 35 of 58 with an in-ear fit, with a score of 8.2 out of 10.
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€ 348
Deliveryabout 1 day
Returns30-day free returns
€ 351
Deliveryabout 1 day
Returns30-day free returns
€ 459€ 499 Discount against the manufacturer's recommended price, not a previous price of this shop.How we work this outread at 16:06 UTC on 1 Nov
Deliveryabout 1–2 days
Returns30-day free returns
sold by a third-party seller € 459€ 479 Discount as claimed by the shop. We have not followed this shop for the 30 days before the sale began, so we cannot verify the old price yet.How we work this out
Delivery3 days
Returnsreturns through the seller, at least 14 days by law
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Highest since 1 Nov€ 459
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Bowers & Wilkins · on the market since August 2024
Build and fit 11 facts
- Form factor
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
How the headphones sit: over the ear, on the ear, in the ear canal, in the outer ear, beside the ear or on the cheekbone.
- In-ear
- True wireless
96 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
Two separate earbuds with no wire between them, charged in a case.
- yes
- Wireless
153 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
They play over Bluetooth, without a cable to the phone.
- yes
- Wired connection
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
The plug for a cable, so you can also listen wired, for instance on a plane or with a battery that has run out.
- None
- Driver size
Among the models we track
12 mm on this model
Lowest
4.7 mm Highest
56 mm Middle
12 mmLower than 52 of the 107 models we track.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
The diameter of the speaker inside. A bigger driver does not by itself mean better sound.
- 12 mm
- Ear tip sizes in the box
Among the models we track
4 on this model
Lowest
3 Highest
7 Middle
4Higher than 10 of the 26 models we track.
When it matters
- Ears that most tips do not fit, very small or very large.
- Noise cancelling, which only works well once the tip seals.
When it matters less
- Over-ear headphones, which have no tips.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many sizes of ear tips come in the box. More sizes make it likelier that one seals your ear, which decides both comfort and how much noise is kept out.
- 4
- Weight
Among the models we track
7 g on this model
Lowest
3.1 g Highest
451 g Middle
8.6 gLower than 89 of the 168 models we track.
When it matters
- Wearing them for hours at a desk or on a flight.
- Running or the gym, where a heavy earbud works loose.
When it matters less
- Short listens, where comfort hardly has time to matter.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time.
- 7 g
- Case weight
Among the models we track
46 g on this model
Lowest
22 g Highest
134.5 g Middle
46 gLower than 38 of the 78 models we track.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
What the charging case weighs, without the earbuds.
- 46 g
- Water and dust resistance
When it matters
- Running and the gym, where sweat gets in.
- Cycling or walking in the rain.
When it matters less
- Listening indoors only.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
How well they resist water and dust, as the IP code states. IPX4 survives sweat and rain, IPX7 a short dip in water.
- IP54
- Controls
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
How you play, pause and change the volume on the headphones themselves.
- Buttons
- Microphones
Among the models we track
6 on this model
Lowest
0 Highest
10 Middle
6Higher than 39 of the 90 models we track.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many microphones the maker counts, for calls and noise cancelling together.
- 6
Sound 2 facts
- Equaliser in the app
105 of the 106 models we track have this.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
You can adjust bass and treble in the maker’s app.
- yes
- Equaliser bands
Among the models we track
5 on this model
Lowest
2 Highest
12 Middle
5Lower than 13 of the 32 models we track.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many frequency bands the app’s equaliser lets you adjust.
- 5
Noise cancelling 1 fact
- Transparency mode
109 of the 119 models we track have this.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
Lets outside sound through on purpose, so you hear traffic or a colleague without taking them off.
- yes
Wireless 4 facts
- Bluetooth version
Among the models we track
5.4 on this model
Lowest
5 Highest
6.1 Middle
5.3Higher than 98 of the 141 models we track.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too.
- 5.4
- Bluetooth codecs
When it matters
- Lossless or high-resolution music from an Android phone that supports aptX or LDAC.
- An iPhone, where AAC is the codec that counts.
When it matters less
- Podcasts, calls and streaming at normal quality.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them.
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
- Multipoint
115 of the 117 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Switching between a laptop for calls and a phone for music.
- Working from home with two devices on the desk.
When it matters less
- Using them with one phone only.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays.
- yes
- Devices connected at once
Among the models we track
2 on this model
Lowest
2 Highest
3 Middle
2Lower than 5 of the 64 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
How many devices they stay connected to at once.
- 2
Battery 7 facts
- Battery life with noise cancelling
Among the models we track
6.5 h on this model
Lowest
4 h Highest
75 h Middle
8 hLower than 75 of the 108 models we track.
When it matters
- Long flights or a full working day.
- Travelling where you cannot charge.
When it matters less
- An hour of listening a day, which any model manages for a week.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it.
- 6.5 h
- Battery life with the case
Among the models we track
20 h on this model
Lowest
18 h Highest
60 h Middle
36 hLower than 82 of the 86 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
How long the earbuds play in total with the charges stored in their case.
- 20 h
- Fast charge time
Among the models we track
15 min on this model
Lowest
3 min Highest
20 min Middle
10 minHigher than 104 of the 132 models we track.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many minutes of charging give the playback below.
- 15 min
- Playback from a fast charge
Among the models we track
2 h on this model
Lowest
1 h Highest
15 h Middle
3 hLower than 74 of the 132 models we track.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many hours of playback a short fast charge gives.
- 2 h
- Full charge time
Among the models we track
180 min on this model
Lowest
40 min Highest
210 min Middle
120 minHigher than 75 of the 95 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
How long a full charge takes.
- 180 min
- Wireless charging
55 of the 64 models we track have this.
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
The case or the headphones charge on a Qi pad, without a cable.
- yes
- Charging port
Source: bowerswilkins.com · checked on 1 Nov
The plug the headphones or their case charge through.
- USB-C
Sources: bowerswilkins.com · Manual
Our score
Confidence: medium. Fewer than 300 owners’ ratings at the shops. The highest score today is 8.8.
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Owners’ ratings 40%7.0
18 ratings, 4.3 stars on average, at Coolblue.
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Features 60%9.0
64 of 71 points for the maker’s facts, the other 29 counted at the market’s average share of 89%.
- Price never countsA sale can’t lift a model. Today’s lowest price sits beside the score, checked every morning.
- Too few facts, no rankOnly headphones whose type and enough of whose facts are known are ranked. The rest get a provisional score.
- Reviewers beside, not insideReviewers’ picks are shown next to the score and do not count in it.
Frequently asked questions about the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8
How do buyers rate the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8?
Buyers rate the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 4.3 out of 5, from 18 reviews at Coolblue (NL). We read the ratings on 1 November 2026.
How long does the battery of the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 last?
The maker states up to 6.5 hours of play on a charge. With the charging case, that comes to 20 hours in all. A 15-minute charge gives 2 hours of play.
Can the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 connect to two devices at once?
Yes, it can stay connected to 2 devices at a time, such as a phone and a laptop.
Which Bluetooth codecs does the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 support?
It supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless. With a phone that also supports aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless, it can play in more detail than over AAC or SBC.
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 water resistant?
It is rated IP54. That protects it against splashing water from any direction, such as rain and sweat.
How much does the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 weigh?
Each earbud of the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 weighs 7 g. The charging case weighs 46 g.
The maker
Bowers & Wilkins
- Reviews on Trustpilot
- Headquarters: United Kingdom
- Founded in 1966
- Owned by HARMAN International, United States
Bowers & Wilkins is a British audio brand whose company, B&W Group Ltd, has its registered office in Worthing, West Sussex. The company was incorporated in June 1966 as B & W Loudspeakers Limited, according to Companies House, and it names John Bowers as its founder. It makes loudspeakers, wireless speakers and headphones, with a manufacturing site in Worthing and an engineering site in Southwater. Since September 2025 the brand has belonged to HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, as part of the Sound United business. Its headphones include the Px8 S2 and Px7 S3 over-ear models and the Pi8 earbuds.
