Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 McLaren Edition True Wireless Earbuds

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 McLaren Edition True Wireless Earbuds

Flagship true wireless earbuds with 12mm Carbon Cone drivers, adaptive noise cancellation and McLaren-inspired Galvanic Grey and Papaya styling.

The Pi8 McLaren Edition brings Bowers & Wilkins' reference in-ear platform into a distinctive finish developed with McLaren. It combines high-quality wireless listening, practical call performance and a charging case that can retransmit audio from wired sources.

Sound and Wireless Performance

Carbon Cone drivers and 24-bit audio. Each earbud uses a 12mm Carbon Cone driver, supported by dedicated digital processing and amplification. Bluetooth 5.4 and aptX Lossless support high-quality playback with compatible devices; actual codec use depends on the connected source.

Adjust the sound to suit you. The Bowers & Wilkins Music app offers a five-band equaliser and TrueSound mode, while multipoint connectivity helps manage more than one device.

Noise Cancellation and Calls

Adaptive active noise cancellation helps manage changing background noise. Three microphones in each earbud support calls and noise cancellation. Fit remains important: choose the supplied ear tip size that gives a secure seal.

Smart Charging and Wired-Source Retransmission

The case supports wireless and USB-C charging, plus audio retransmission from a wired source using its 3.5mm analogue input and supplied cable. This is useful for equipment that does not provide a suitable Bluetooth audio connection, such as some in-flight entertainment systems.

Battery life is rated at up to 6.5 hours in the earbuds with ANC enabled, plus 13.5 hours from the case. A 15-minute charge provides up to two hours of playback.

McLaren Edition Finish

Galvanic Grey with Papaya accents distinguishes this edition from the standard Pi8. The underlying listening platform retains the Pi8's 12mm Carbon Cone drivers and aptX Lossless capability.

Key Features

• 12mm Carbon Cone drivers in each earbud
• Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC support
• Adaptive active noise cancellation and three microphones per earbud
• Multipoint connectivity and Bowers & Wilkins Music app control
• Charging-case audio retransmission via 3.5mm input
• Wireless charging, USB-C charging and IP54-rated earbuds

Specifications

Detailed Technical Specifications

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Important Notes

• aptX Lossless requires a compatible transmitting device; playback quality and battery life vary with use.
• The IP54 rating applies to the earbuds, not the charging case.
• Confirm current availability and Australian warranty terms before ordering.

The Audio Experts Take

Choose the Pi8 McLaren Edition if you want the Pi8's established flagship wireless features in the distinctive McLaren finish. The case retransmission function is particularly useful for travel, while the ear-tip selection and app EQ help tailor everyday listening. If the special finish is not important, the standard Pi8 deserves consideration because it shares the principal audio platform. Contact The Audio Experts for current availability and product advice.