Bowers & Wilkins - B&W PI5 True Wireless Headphones with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX - Charcoal

Name: Bowers & Wilkins - B&W PI5 True Wireless Headphones with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX - Charcoal
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: 6431696
Rating: 3.9 (73 reviews)

Model: FP42412

SKU: 6431696

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Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active): true
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Water Resistant: true (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: true
- Microphone Features: Noise cancelling
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
- Battery Life: 4.5 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Charge Time: 3 hours (Battery charge time will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. Charging time will likely decrease with time and usage of the battery.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Other (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Ear Tip Sizes Included: Small, Medium, Large
General
- Product Name: B&W PI5 True Wireless Headphones with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX, Charcoal
- Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
- Ear Cushions: true
- Ear Tip Sizes Included: Small, Medium, Large
- Model Number: FP42412
- Color: Charcoal
Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active): true
- Sound Isolating: true
- Environmental Noise Control: true (A technology that automatically or manually adjusts, or eliminates, ambient background sound to allow conversational voices to be heard clearer.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 10 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 20 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Volume Limiting Function: true
- Driver Size: 9.2 millimeters
Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Number Of Devices Connectable Simultaneously: 2
Features
- Water Resistant: true (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: true
- Microphone Features: Noise cancelling
- Controls: Call, Voice assistant, Volume, Track selection
- Bone Conducting Technology: false
- Number of Programmable Buttons: 2
- Lighting Type: None
Design
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life: 4.5 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Charge Time: 3 hours (Battery charge time will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. Charging time will likely decrease with time and usage of the battery.)
- Battery Capacity: 350 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
- Charging Accessory Included: Cable
- Battery Life Provided by Charging Case: 12 hours
- Fast Charging: TRUE (Quick charge technologies typically use higher voltages and/or charging interfaces to fill a device's battery capacity faster than standard charging speeds.)
- Charging Interface(s): Wireless (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- On/Off Switch: Yes
Compatibility
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Other (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 2 Years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 2 years
Other
- UPC: 714346335879

B&W PI5 true wire-free headphones are attractive, well-built, and they deliver a refined sound quality. Featuring Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX technology these earphones ensure reliable connectivity whether you are streaming from your smartphone, tablet or PC. Allows connection of up to two devices at the same time, however, only one device can be used to play or make a call at a time. Download the Bowers & Wilkins free headphone app, available for Apple and Android for further control of the sound and noise cancellation, right on your phone. The PI5 headphones feature the latest innovations in adaptive noise cancellation along with 4 built-in microphones that pick up ambient noise and cancel it with an equal, but opposite, audio signal and enhance the call quality. There are three levels of Adaptive Noise Cancellation – High, Low and Auto, that can be controlled either by the multi-functional button on the left earbud or via the app. Similarly, the touch-sensitive button on the right earbud allows you to enable voice assistance. The buttons also allows you to control playback and phone call functions with single (play/pause, answer call), double (skip forward, end call), or triple presses (skip backward). Another stand-out feature of these headphones is the intuitive detection sensors that put the earphones on standby or reconnect them depending upon whether they are removed or put back on. The PI5s come with a sturdy and attractive charging case for charging the earbuds when not in use. The case is equipped with two 350mAh rechargeable batteries. Each earbud has a rechargeable battery which provides up to 4 hours of wireless playback. Including the charging case, the PI5 can provide up to 12 hours of continuous playback.

Stable Connectivity and Refined Audio: The B&W PI5 in-ear true wireless headphones features Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX Technology that ensures reliable connectivity and allows high fidelity streaming from your phone, tablet, or PC. You can connect up to two devices simultaneously
Adaptive Noise Cancellation: The PI5 features 4 built in noise cancelling mics and a multi-function button on the left earbud that allows you to choose between three levels (high/low/auto) of noise cancellation depending upon your surroundings
Smart Wireless Charging: The sturdy charging case with two 350 mAh rechargeable batteries fully charges your earphones in 3 hours, whereas a 15-min quick charge ensures up to 2 hours of playback. The charging case and the earphones combined can provide up to 12 hours of continuous playback
Wear Detection Sensors: With wear intuitive sensors on each earbud, the headphones go into standby mode when removed, reconnect when they are put back on, and they pause or play music depending upon when they are removed or replaced respectively
Convenient Controls: Playback and phone call control can be performed with the multi-function button on each earbud with single (play/pause, answer call), double (skip forward, end call), or triple presses (skip backward). Long pressing the right earbud’s button enables voice assistant.
Compatible Software Support: The B&W Headphones App is compatible with iOS (11.0 and up) and Android (7.0 and up) devices and allows you to pair your devices with ease, indicates the battery level of your headphones, enables voice control, switch between devices and more
Comfortable, Secure Fit: Included are three sizes of soft, flexible ear tips that ensure a customized, snug fir for longer wearability. Featuring a proper sound-isolating seal, the headphones further minimize noise for an uninterrupted listening experience

Whats Included

Left and right true wireless in-ear headphones (black)
Charging case (black)
3 Pairs of silicone ear tips (1 pair installed)
31" USB-C charging cable (USB-C plugs on both ends)
Quick Start Guide, Safety & Warranty

Q: Is there an App to set the equalizer?

A: The app currently does not have an equalizer function. Not sure if they plan to add this functionality in the future, but would be nice.

Q: What is the difference between the i5 and the i7 set?

A: p17 case can transmitted Sound from a out source such as old cassette/cd player, boombox's, turn tables With pre amp to use the supplied cable

Q: For the Pi5s Can I use each ear pod individually with controls while one or the other is charging in case ?

A: Yes. Just leave the other in the case, but the functions follow the earbud in use.

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life of the B&W PI5 True Wireless Headphones. Many users also appreciate the stylish design. However, some users have experienced connectivity issues, particularly with Windows laptops, and a few find the app lacking in features and options.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
They Work Great, When they work
These units feel good in the ear and they sound excellent. Great sounding audio, great call quality and the ambient mode works well. ANC was fine but not amazing. It works. The problem is that the connection is often buggy and it frequently took several tries (place in-and-out of the case) to get both ear buds to connect. The B&W app to fine tune the functions was also hit and miss, often failing to connect to or even recognize the units. Eventually I just quit using the app but it is necessary to adjust certain settings within the ear buds. As usual, tech support's standard answer for these issues was the classic, "...do a factory reset." Otherwise, these are fine units but for this much money they should be better.
Posted 3 years ago by GadgetGuru
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Signature B&W sound and world-class ANC but...
The first impression out to the box was that the PI5’s case is quite light, has a nice plastic “feel” to it, and an interesting shape as the top is completely flat, with subtle brand text, as well as a smooth and round bottom. There, you’ll find the USB-C port. An LED display can be found in the “front”. While not as small as other cases, I actually like it. It can fit in my pocket flat without making a bulge or being uncomfortable. The cap opens easily and stays closed magnetically. I shook the case vigorously and the top never opened. The buds never fell off when I did open the case and shook it. Nice job. The buds also have a very peculiar design. The two-tier casing is made of a sort of “charcoal” plastic/metal that looks sleek in my opinion. There’s some branding on the earpieces and L-R markings. The touchpads feel exceptionally smooth as well. While very cool in design, I wondered how they’d fit my smallish ears. Well, I am happy to report that my worries were in vain. The extended casing allows for the earpiece to fit into the entire ear concha by inserting it with a slight twist, making it very stable. After just a few minutes, I was over the initial adjustment. I was able to walk, run, and even do cartwheels and the buds never fell out. Yes, they stick out a bit, but I am OK with that. However, connectivity was a bit of a letdown. I had some trouble connecting them to an iOS tablet and my android phone. They would not be recognized at first, then identified as two separate BT devices (one did not work) and dropping in/out constantly. This happened on both devices. Even when using the B&W app, they were not always recognized. I would think having 5.0BT would help, but that was not the case. Once paired, I experienced some HiFi apps that I use would not recognize the buds. I had to tinker consistently by disconnecting and reconnecting the buds. Even when watching YT, I had to do this a couple of times. I am not sure if this is a bug or an issue with the buds as the firmware is up to date. Hopefully, this will be addressed in the future. Featuring AptX tech, I never perceived any lag or distortion when watching videos or playing games. When the connection was stabilized, I was able to walk away for a significant distance and the buds kept the connection. The call quality was exceptional. I was heard loud and clearly -even outside on a noisy, windy street. The control touchpads work well enough. There were a few miss-taps but remained consistent. My only gripe is that there is no volume control from the buds. Sure, you can use the device’s sound rocker or voice assistant, but when I leave it on the counter to do chores that can be annoying. Same with ambient sound mode, you would need to change that on the app. I do like that the PI5s feature smart wear detection and the sound is paused when taking the buds out. The Active Noise Cancellation is outstanding -almost on par with much pricier offerings. It basically omitted low noises like traffic and a lawnmower right outside my window. Battery life is average. On my first run, they lasted for about 3 hrs. 45 min. This is with 70% volume and full ANC. The case provides an additional 20 hours. I am pleased that the PI5s feature quick charge, where 15 minutes in the case add 2 hrs. of playback. I also love that these are Qi wireless charging compatible. But how do they sound? In this department, I was extremely pleased. I would describe the sound signature as cinematic, and certainly more “urban”. The bass was impactful and clear, with enough depth that adds body to whatever you may be listening to. The midrange was slightly recessed in my opinion, but not enough to suppress any instruments or vocals. The treble was high and distinctively responsive, adding clarity overall, without being overly bright. The soundstage is not super wide, but still noticeable and channel separation is well implemented. I thoroughly enjoyed all the music genres I threw at them, as well as movies and games. I must point out that the sound changes slightly when ANC is on/off, or when ambient sound mode is active -ANC being the better. I was a bit disappointed by the lack of EQ on the app -maybe later? Considering that the PI5 are premium buds, they were almost there -perhaps a 3.75 out of 5. Personally, I would’ve liked a more consistent connection and pairing process, a more robust companion app, and full control options. However, the looks, comfort, portability, amazing ANC, and exciting sound signature make a compelling case for at least considering the B&W PI5 buds.
Posted 4 years ago by insomniak1
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Its Pricey tho
Pros - Bowers & Wilkins earphones design look stylish and slick. - case is light weight mine came in a darkish grey color, while each earphones have prints of bowers & wilkins on it to add that extra details - each earphone fit perfectly i felt that these will not fall off and they delivered, ive had them on the whole time while at was at work, and it never let go no matter how much movement i was doing - these also support touch features like most wirelss earbuds, from pressing next/ pause to your music all the way on picking up upcoming phone calls. - PI5 also have an active noise canceling feature, i think all feature wireless earphone should come as standard - charge for 15 minute and you can get up to 2 hrs of listening time, with up 25hrs of battery life from the case. great enough to last you all day - the biggest thing i notice after listening to higher bit rate of music was how good the bass on these little things, its so good that i fully notice that, it made me pay attention to the type of beat i was listening to, even after switching back my audio stream quality bass on PI5 delivers, i honestly havent experience a cleaner bass on earphone as good as this one, very impressive. not even airpod or my other wireless earphone can top the quality of PI5 Cons - Bowers & Willkins app is simplistic i love the design choice, but connecting your PI5 to see the options is pain sometimes, for some reason it wont recognize the device, it require me to test it multiple time but i finally manage to get in the app, the app is also disappointing that its just bare bone, doesnt offer much either, you have the battery life of each earphone display on the top of the app, a Noise cancellation option to toggle On/Off and Ambient pass through for Low and High - speaking of noise cancellation, its a bit disappointing, it need a step up. Anker own earphone support a much better noise cancelling than this, and i expect more for $250 B&W - i wish the app have an option for an equalizer, another feature that could improve how you want to listen to your own music and justify your purchase. - tested making calls with PI5 as well, and the result is not very great, talking to my fiance was a bit of a mess, she was having a hard time understanding what im saying, she mention that my quality sounded muffled, yikes so that defeat the purpose of making calls with this earphone, made phone calls to the office and they end up hanged up the phone because im guessing they couldn't hear me, got annoyed so took it off the Bluetooth and just made a regular call without thought PI5 instead An ok wireless earphone, noise cancellation could have been better, making calls could have been better, and app supports need major supports for more option, for me i wouldnt spend the asking price, maybe hit during a sale
Posted 4 years ago by Naztynestor