Bowers & Wilkins Pi8Price, Battery Life, aptX Lossless & the Retransmission Case
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The Pi8 are the top earbuds Bowers & Wilkins makes, and the maker calls them its new reference. Each bud drives a 12mm Carbon Cone unit and plays aptX Lossless over Bluetooth 5.4 from a phone that supports it. The case is the trick: plug it into a laptop, an in-flight screen or any 3.5mm or USB-C source, and it sends that sound to the earbuds.
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Quick answers
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How much do the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 cost?
Bowers & Wilkins lists the Pi8 at $499 on its US store.
Which Bluetooth codecs do the Pi8 support?
aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX Classic, AAC and SBC, over Bluetooth 5.4. aptX Lossless plays only from a source that supports it.
Can I buy the Pi8 from Bowers & Wilkins right now?
Not from its US store at the moment. The page reads Out of Stock and Sold Out, points to retailers and takes a sign-up for an email when stock returns. Bowers & Wilkins does not call them discontinued.
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Case battery
The case is what gets you through a week without a charger.
Technical specs⌄
Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Unknown
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Status light
A status light is how you know the battery level or pairing state without a phone.
Unknown
Controls
Taps, head nods, eye and hand tracking suit very different situations.
Unknown
Battery
More time between charges usually makes a wearable easier to live with.
Lossless audio
A cable or codec that carries the full file is the difference between hearing the master and a compressed copy.
Where to buy
We do not have a store link for Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 yet.
What's in the box
What comes in the box with the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8?
Here is what you get when you open it.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds
Ear tipsExtra small, small, medium and large
USB-C to USB-C charging cable60cm
3.5mm to USB-C audio cable80cm, for the retransmission case
From Bowers & Wilkins. Checked Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Bowers & Wilkins Pi8
Top questions
How much do the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 cost?
Bowers & Wilkins lists the Pi8 at $499 on its US store.
Which Bluetooth codecs do the Pi8 support?
aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX Classic, AAC and SBC, over Bluetooth 5.4. aptX Lossless plays only from a source that supports it.
Can I buy the Pi8 from Bowers & Wilkins right now?
Not from its US store at the moment. The page reads Out of Stock and Sold Out, points to retailers and takes a sign-up for an email when stock returns. Bowers & Wilkins does not call them discontinued.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 6.5 hours in the earbuds with noise cancelling on, and 13.5 more hours from the charging case. A full charge takes 2 hours, and 15 minutes gives 2 hours of playback.
What does the retransmission case do?
The case has a USB-C port and a 3.5mm analogue jack. Plug it into a wired source, such as a laptop or a seat-back screen, and it sends that audio to the earbuds over aptX Adaptive. An 80cm 3.5mm to USB-C audio cable comes in the box.
Do they have noise cancelling?
Yes. Active noise cancellation adapts to your surroundings, and three microphones in each earbud handle calls and noise cancelling.
Can they connect to two devices at once?
Yes. Bowers & Wilkins lists multipoint connectivity.
Are the Pi8 waterproof?
No. The earbuds are rated IP54, which covers dust and splashes, not swimming.
What drivers do they use?
A 12mm Carbon Cone drive unit in each earbud, driven by a dedicated DSP and amplifier/DAC over a true 24-bit audio connection.
How much do they weigh?
7g per earbud. The charging case weighs 46g and measures 65 x 29 x 52mm.
Does the case charge wirelessly?
Yes. It charges on a wireless pad or over USB-C, and supports fast charging.
What comes in the box?
Ear tips in four sizes (extra small, small, medium and large), a 60cm USB-C to USB-C charging cable and an 80cm 3.5mm to USB-C audio cable, along with the earbuds and case.
Can I adjust the sound?
Yes. There is a 5-band customisable EQ plus a TrueSound mode, set in the Bowers & Wilkins Music app.
What colors are the Pi8 in?
Bowers & Wilkins lists six finishes: Anthracite Black, Dove White, Jade Green, Midnight Blue, Dark Burgundy and Pale Mauve.
Using it
What does it cost?
It costs $499. That is the list price.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 7g.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IP54. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.
Price and models
Is there a newer one?
No. The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 is the current model.