”Bowers & Wilkins’ new flagship wireless earbuds hit the spot.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ 2024 award-winner.

A racing spin on award-winning earphones
Winners of multiple awards, including What Hi-Fi’s prestigious annual awards event, the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 McLaren Edition earphones feature a no-holds-barred specification for benchmark sound quality. For an upgraded aesthetic, they are now available in a McLaren themed livery. The Pi8 McLaren Edition is finished in Galvanic Grey with Papaya Orange detailing. Combined with the discreet McLaren logo, the result is striking and displays a clear visual link to the famous F1 and supercar manufacturer.

Class-leading Bowers & Wilkins sound
Bowers & Wilkins speakers are found in some of the most famous studios around the world, including Abbey Road. It’s therefore little surprise to find these earphones sound a cut above the rest. Driven by high-resolution, 32-bit audio processing, the Pi8 McLaren Edition earphones produce exceptional sound clarity. Featuring Carbon Cone drive units, the speaker system delivers a rich, immersive sound that echoes Bower & Wilkins’ high quality loudspeakers.

Top quality wireless connectivity – including aptX Lossless
Supporting Bluetooth 5.4, the Pi8 earphones are compatible with a wide range of Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth codecs, including aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless. These systems give you the best possible sound from your Bluetooth device and support up to 24-bit/96kHz music files for Hi-Res Audio sound quality.

Unique audio retransmission from case
For enhanced playback flexibility, the Pi8 is equipped with a retransmission charge case. Fitted with USB-C and 3.5mm ports, the case connects directly to an audio source, with the inputted signal then wirelessly transmitted via aptX Adaptive to your earphones. Perfect for connection to an inflight entertainment system, without the need for trailing cables, the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 McLaren Edition makes truly wireless earphones more flexible than ever.

Advanced noise cancellation for the best in sound and call quality
Featuring advanced noise isolation, the Pi8 earphones automatically adapt to your surroundings, ensuring you get to focus on the music rather than be distracted by the outside world. Three microphones per earbud deliver uninterrupted sound and top quality call performance, meaning that your caller will hear you loud and clear, irrespective of background noise.

Direct streaming app
Download the Bowers & Wilkins Music app and you’ll get much more than just a smart controller. The industry-first headphone music app provides direct music streaming for one-stop music and control. Like conventional headphone apps, it also lets you set up and control the earphones, giving you access to settings such as the noise cancellation control.

Premium design and perfect fit
Ergonomically designed for a comfortable fit, the Pi8 McLaren Edition earphones feel as good to wear as they look. Supplied with four ear tip sizes, it’s easy to get comfortable.

Music that lasts – up to 20 hours
Charged up, the Pi8 earphones are good for 6.5 hours playback (with ANC on). Once flat, pop them in their charging case and enjoy an additional 13.5 hour’s charge, giving a total of up to 20 hours battery life. If you’re in a hurry, a quick 15-minute charge is all that’s required for two hours playback. The case is also compatible with Qi wireless chargers.

Enjoy sound that’s at the pole position, with the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 McLaren Edition.