Bowers & Wilkins Pi8

Great across-the-board specification (including nifty retransmission case) ; Detailed, full-bodied and entirely convincing sound ; Nice design and exemplary build quality

Can get uneasy at high volume levels ; More expensive than their most obvious rivals ; Good rather than great active noise-cancellation

Predictably great sound, predictably thorough specification and unexpectedly swish design make the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 the most competitive true wireless in-ear headphones so far. Which, by extension, means they’re very competitive indeed… if you've...

Sensational levels of detail ; Natural, refined sound ; Easy to use ; Competitive ANC

Call quality could be improved ; No ear tip fit test ; A couple of signal dropouts

The Pi8 are pricier than your average wireless earbuds but sonically they perform levels above – the detail and refinement on show are breathtaking. Add useful features, solid ANC, the fact they’re nice to use and comfortable and you’ve got buds that...

Exceptional sound quality ; Secure, comfortable fit ; Clever case brings high quality Bluetooth to your other gadgets

Bad stuff 1 ; Bad stuff 2

An absolutely fantastic sounding pair of wireless earphones that deliver the sort of clarity you’d expect from Bowers & Wilkins. The Pi8 is far more comfortable than previous efforts, and the case ensures you don’t miss out on the best Bluetooth codecs.

Exceptional sound quality ; Secure, comfortable fit ; Clever case brings high quality Bluetooth to your other gadgets

Bad stuff 1 ; Bad stuff 2

An absolutely fantastic sounding pair of wireless earphones that deliver the sort of clarity you’d expect from Bowers & Wilkins. The Pi8 is far more comfortable than previous efforts, and the case ensures you don’t miss out on the best Bluetooth codecs.