Bowers & Wilkins has just announced the Pi6 and Pi8 true wireless headphones. They retail for $249 and $399, respectively. The cheaper model has pre-orders and will ship on September 13, while the Pi8 is available for purchase now.
The Pi6 has Bluetooth 5.4 and supports 24-bit/96kHz aptX transmission. It also has the same 12mm biocellulose drivers as the Px7 S2e, the flagship Pi8 supports the same resolution, but can also play audio in aptX Lossless. Its 12mm drivers are carbon cones instead of biocellulose.
Both buds have an IP-54 rating and the company’s proprietary ANC algorithm. Bower & Wilkins claims that the new headphones offer superior noise cancellation compared to their predecessors. They support Made for iPhone (MFi) for easy iOS integration — Google Fast Pair compatibility will be added shortly after launch.
At full power, the flagship model can last for 6.5 hours, and the case for 13.5 hours more; The Pi6 headphones are good for eight hours of use, and the charging case is enough for an additional 16 hours of use.
As with many true wireless headphones, the Pi6 and Pi8 have companion software that adds a five-band EQ for the Pi8 or a simple treble-bass adjustment for the Pi6.
The Pi6 will be available in Cloud Grey, Storm Grey, Forest Green and Glacier Blue when it goes on sale next month. The four colors of the Pi8 are Anthracite Black, Dove White, Jade Green and Midnight Blue.
