If you've been shortlisting the best true wireless earbuds money can buy, the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 almost certainly showed up on your list. It's B&W's reference-grade earbud, built to bring the brand's speaker-level engineering — Carbon Cone drive units, a dedicated DSP and amplifier, and aptX Lossless streaming — down into a pair of earbuds you can slip into your pocket. In this guide, we break down the Pi8's design, sound signature, ANC, battery life, and price in India, and tell you exactly who it's for.
Premium Design Built for an All-Day Fit
The Pi8 ships in five finishes — Anthracite Black, Dove White, Jade Green, Midnight Blue and Dark Burgundy — each wrapped in premium, tactile materials that feel every bit as considered as B&W's over-ear headphones. The oval-shaped shell and four included ear-tip sizes are designed to create a secure seal for every ear shape, which matters as much for comfort on long listening sessions as it does for passive noise isolation and bass response.
Each earbud weighs roughly 7g, with a 46g charging case that's compact enough for a jacket pocket — but the case does a lot more than just charge the buds, which we'll get to below.
Carbon Cone Drivers and Reference-Level Sound
At the heart of the Pi8 are 12mm Carbon Cone drive units — the same driver philosophy used in B&W's flagship over-ear models — paired with a dedicated DSP and amplifier/DAC inside each earbud. The result is a true 24-bit audio path with noticeably reduced distortion and sharper high-frequency detail than you'll get from typical earbud drivers.
The companion Bowers & Wilkins Music app gives you a 5-band customisable EQ plus a TrueSound mode that's tuned to B&W's signature reference sound — wide soundstage, clear vocals and controlled, well-defined bass rather than an artificially boosted low end.
Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive
Connectivity is where the Pi8 pulls ahead of most competing earbuds. It runs on Bluetooth 5.4 and supports the full codec stack: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX Classic, AAC and SBC. On a recent Android phone with aptX Lossless support, that means CD-quality wireless streaming — a genuine rarity in the true wireless category. iPhone users connect over AAC, which is still clean and detailed, though iOS doesn't currently support the higher-resolution aptX codecs.
Bluetooth Multipoint is also built in, so the Pi8 can stay connected to two devices — say, your laptop and your phone — and switch between them without re-pairing.
Smart Charging Case: Turn Any Source into a Wireless One
This is the Pi8's signature party trick, carried over and improved from the Pi7. The Smart Charging Case can plug into a source that has no Bluetooth at all — an in-flight entertainment screen, a gym treadmill, a TV, a laptop headphone jack — via the included 3.5mm or USB-C cable, and retransmit that audio wirelessly to your earbuds over aptX Adaptive. It effectively turns any wired source into a high-quality wireless one, which is genuinely useful for flights and gym equipment where Bluetooth isn't an option.
Active Noise Cancellation and Call Quality
The Pi8 uses the same bespoke hybrid ANC system found in B&W's PX over-ear headphones, with three microphones per earbud handling both noise cancellation and calls. ANC performance is strong for steady background noise — flights, traffic, air conditioning — and adapts to your environment automatically. Call quality is solid, though it isn't the class leader here; if crystal-clear calls are your top priority over sound quality, it's worth trying the earbuds at our experience centre before deciding.
Battery Life: 20 Hours Total
With ANC switched on, the Pi8 earbuds run for about 6.5 hours on a single charge, and the Smart Charging Case carries an additional 13.5 hours — for roughly 20 hours of total playback. A quick 15-minute top-up in the case gets you around 2 hours of listening time, and the case itself supports both USB-C and wireless charging.
What's in the Box
•       Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds
•       Smart Charging Case
•       4x silicone ear tips (S / M / L / XL)
•       USB-C to USB-C charging cable
•       3.5mm jack to USB-C audio cable (for the retransmission feature)
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Price in India
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 is priced at ₹63,999 in India, inclusive of GST. It comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and when you buy from 8mm.in, you get a 7-day return and replacement window on top of that, along with a GST input invoice, no-cost EMI options, and our price-match policy against other authorised retailers.
Why Buy the Pi8 from 8mm
•       Authorised online and offline Bowers & Wilkins retailer — every unit is genuine, with full manufacturer warranty
•       Save up to 18% with a GST input invoice for business purchases
•       No-cost EMI and Pay Later checkout options
•       Found it cheaper elsewhere? We offer a price-match policy
•       Try before you buy at our Shankar Nagar, Raipur experience centre, with guidance from our in-house audio specialists
Our Verdict
The Pi8 isn't trying to out-feature every earbud on the market — it's chasing the best possible sound quality in a true wireless form factor, and on that front it largely delivers. If you care about codec support, driver quality and a reference-tuned sound signature more than flashy ANC marketing numbers or AI-tuned call mics, the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 is one of the most complete-sounding true wireless earbuds available in India today.
Ready to Experience the Pi8?
Visit the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 product page to order online, or drop by our experience centre in Shankar Nagar, Raipur to audition the Pi8 in person alongside our full Bowers & Wilkins and true wireless earbuds range.
Have questions before you buy? WhatsApp our audio specialists at +91 74407 90337 for personalised guidance and the best available price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 in India?
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 is priced at ₹63,999 in India, inclusive of GST, and is backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Does the Pi8 support aptX Lossless?
Yes. The Pi8 runs on Bluetooth 5.4 and supports aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX Classic, AAC and SBC, giving you CD-quality wireless streaming on supported Android devices.
How long does the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 battery last?
With ANC on, the earbuds last about 6.5 hours per charge, and the Smart Charging Case adds a further 13.5 hours — roughly 20 hours of total playback. A 15-minute quick charge gives around 2 hours of listening.
What does the Smart Charging Case actually do?
Beyond charging the earbuds, it can plug into any wired audio source — a flight entertainment screen, TV, laptop, or gym equipment — via the included 3.5mm or USB-C cable, and wirelessly retransmit that audio to your Pi8 earbuds over aptX Adaptive.
Is the Pi8 compatible with both iPhone and Android?
Yes, the Pi8 pairs with both iOS and Android over standard Bluetooth. iPhone users get AAC streaming, while Android users on supported devices can access the higher-resolution aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive codecs.
What is 8mm's warranty and return policy on the Pi8?
8mm offers a 7-day return and replacement window on all physical products, in addition to the 1-year official Bowers & Wilkins manufacturer warranty, which our team can help you claim if ever needed.
Where can I buy the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 in Raipur?
You can order the Pi8 online at 8mm.in, or visit our authorised Bowers & Wilkins experience centre in Shankar Nagar, Raipur, to audition it in person before buying.
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Written by Yug Gupta | Audio Specialist at 8mm.in
