Bowers & Wilkins - PI7 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones - White

Name: Bowers & Wilkins - PI7 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones - White
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: 6431705
Rating: 4.1 (130 reviews)

Model: PI7 White

SKU: 6431705

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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 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.)
- Ear Tip Sizes Included: Small, Medium, Large
General
- Product Name: PI7 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones
- Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
- Ear Tip Sizes Included: Small, Medium, Large
- Model Number: PI7 White
- Color: White
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.)
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: Track selection, Voice assistant, Volume, Mute
Design
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life: 4 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.)
- Charging Accessory Included: Case
- Battery Life Provided by Charging Case: 16 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): USB Type C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: Not provided
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: Not provided
Other
- UPC: 714346336647

PI7 True Wireless In-Ear Headphones is like a pair of bookshelf speakers adapted for True wireless listening. A bi-Amplified 9mm midbass driver and Balance Armature High Frequency Driver delivers clarity, power and separation so you can hear your favorite music in all its glory. True high-resolution audio performance with a 24-bit connection between the right and left earbuds for superior sound quality. With Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, PI7 adjusts dynamically and optimises connection reliability for a great Bowers & Wilkins listening experience.

Bi-ampified drivers: Our Dual Driver Technology has a custom designed balance armature that delivers expressive highs and clear vocals while a second 9.2mm dynamic driver delivers powerful and clear bass. Each driver has dedicated amplification to optimize performance.
Adaptive Noise Cancellation: Advanced Adaptive Hybrid ANC is powered by a dedicated Digital Signal Processor that is tuned by our engineers using a proprietary algorithm. They adapt to your surroundings to push noise into the background.
Wired Sound, wirelessly.: PI7 uses dedicated technology to manage left and right channel synchronization so you can experience the kinds incredible soundstages and tight focus available in wired designs, wirelessly.
Clear Call: Clear Voice Communication v2 technology provides you with clear call and voice quality. The microphones pickup your voice while intelligent software ignores noises around you.
Bluetooth 5.0 with AptX Adaptive: Designed to stream media wirelessly from Bluetooth audio devices, such as smartphones, tablets or personal computers.
Wireless Charging: Use your favorite wireless charging pad to recharge the case.
Multi Point Connection: Connects to two BT devices simultaneously so you can listen to music from your laptop and answer a call from your phone.
Retransmitting Case: Ever been on a flight and wanted to use your wireless headphones to listen to the in-flight entertainment system? PI7's case can be attached with a 3.5mm cable to that system and will retransmit the audio directly to PI7.
IP54 rated.: Offers protection from dust and resistance to rain.
Voice Assistant: Activate Google, Siri or Alexa voice assistant from your device quickly and easily with the push of a button
Fast Charging: 15 min charge for 2 hours of battery life.

Whats Included

USB-C Cable
3.5mm Analog Cable

Q: When using the charging case to obtain a wired signal such as PC or a laptop, is the internal microphone still operative?

A: Doesn't work for me. Im connecting my case via USB C to C.. Only comes up as (case) for speakers. Nothing for mic

Q: Can you charge your Bower & Wilkins P17 ear pods while in it's case on a wireless charger?

A: Yes. The case can be charged wirelessly.

Q: Is this item still being sold at bestbuy? Will the restock happen next week Mon. - Wednes.?

A: Yes

Q: When will these be back in stock?

A: Saw them on Bowers and Wilkins website. Only there so far that I’ve found

Q: Can I connect to television.

A: If your TV has a Bluetooth audio output option you should be able to no problem.

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the PI7 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and stylish design. Many users appreciate the comfortable fit and intuitive touch controls. However, some users have expressed concerns about the relatively high price, limited battery life, occasional connection issues, and insufficient volume.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good attempt, but feels a bit behind the times
I’ve been searching for those perfect headphones and when B&W announced their true wireless headphones, I thought these were going to be it. These come close, but it feels like they are missing some features that should be included in the price. Pros: The sound quality is probably one of the best I’ve heard in a long while. These rival the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2. I think the sound stage is wider on the Sennheiser, but the B&W come close. The bass is deep and tight. The mids and highs are crisp. Songs that I listen to often come alive when I use these earbuds. The charging case is, in my opinion, a little odd shaped. In order for it to lay flat, you put it on its top or on its back. The good news is it can charge wirelessly. It comes with a USB-C to 3.5mm cord which is pretty convenient if you travel a lot and you need to use the case as your bluetooth transmitter. That comes in handy especially on flights when you’re watching a movie. The touch sensitivity is on par with any of the other wireless earbuds out there. The fit for me were amazing. I’m not sure if it’s because of how my ears are shaped, but with a majority of earbuds, my right side is the one that usually fits perfectly while the left side needs to go up or down a size. With this pair, I just used the medium sized silicon tips and they sealed and stayed in place very well with no movement until I removed them. That came into play with comfort as well. I could wear these until they ran out of batteries and it was still comfortable after hours of use. Cons: The battery life is a little lacking. Around 5 hours with ANC on is not as good as a lot of the competitors out there. The noise cancelling can be better, but I believe that’s because B&W uses silicon tips instead of foam ones. One thing I didn’t like is in order to adjust things on your earbuds, then you always have to enter the app to do so. The other thing too is that a lot of the other competitors have adjustable EQs which this one did not. They still sound awesome, but I’m always that person that likes customization. I’m not sure if anyone else ran into this, but when I’m working out or doing yard work around the house, the bluetooth would cut in and out even though my phone is in my pocket. The other thing that I didn’t really see it take advantage of was the Dolby Atmos or Spatial Audio I have with other companies. The final thing that this doesn’t have is multi point connection. I know it’s not something I need, but it’s absolutely convenient when I have it connected to my phone and need to answer a phone call, but also have it connected to my laptop when I’m doing web meetings. Instead, I have to disconnect from one device and then connect to another which takes up time. All in all, for the price point of these earbuds at $399.99. I feel like B&W had a good attempt on trying make a name for themselves in the true wireless earbud market, but there are cheaper competitors out there that do a lot of the things these earbuds can do, but better.
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Posted 4 years ago by tmvo17
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little buds
Checks everything i needed. Excellent sound, noise cancelling for those plane trips. Only complaints are .. app but no equalizer, no volume controls on the buds itself and disconnect occasionally. Already expected the first 2, just wish B/W did an update and got us an eq and maybe fix connection issues. Still love it. Esp on my switch.
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Posted 3 years ago by Julio
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing Sound for a Price
The PI7’s are hands down the best wireless earbuds I’ve ever heard and for $400 they better be. The sound they put out is great, the noise cancelling is good, and the ability to use them as ‘wired’ headphones via the case is a pretty innovative feature. I don’t know if they're $150-$200 better than some of the other options out there, but like with the PX5’s that I still use almost every day sound quality is king here and if that’s what you’re after this is it. The box contents are pretty straightforward. You get the buds, charging case, a USB-C cable for charging and wired audio, and a USB-C to 3.5mm cable for wired audio. There are 3 different sizes of silicone eartips to choose from; I went with the largest of them and that formed a good seal in my ear. I do wish there were some more options at this price though; foam tips would have been appreciated. The case is small enough to fit in most pockets and is a bit bigger than my Pixel Buds case and a bit smaller than my Sony WF-1000XM3 case. The case is also lighter than I expected, but feels sturdy enough. I really like the look of the buds with the circular brushed metal caps and the white/pale gold scheme conveys the premium look well. Getting the buds setup for me on my Pixel 4 was not as straightforward as I had hoped. These are supposed to have the Android Fast Pair feature (similar to what AirPods do on the iPhone), but I wasn’t able to get that working on my initial setup and ended up pairing in the Bluetooth menu instead. No big deal and maybe just an issue in my specific scenario, but something I noticed. Once paired I didn’t have to worry about it again. I was able to get into the settings using the same Bowers & Wilkins app I used for my PX5’s and the app is clean, if a little spartan. You have options to adjust the noise cancelling and transparency modes, manage device connections, listen to some soundscapes, update the firmware, and that’s about it. It didn’t leave me wanting for more, but I imagine some would prefer some EQ settings here. The buds support Bluetooth 5.0 and, more importantly, AptX Adaptive for hi-res audio. My Pixel 4 doesn’t support AptX Adaptive, but it is backwards compatible with AptX HD, which it does. Getting into the sound - it’s just stupid good. Whether I was listening to standard quality stuff in YouTube Music or hi-res tracks on Amazon Music HD. I’ve never listened to earbuds that sound this good. Every song I listened to had so much detail coming through that I never really picked up with other buds. The bass is also surprisingly strong without overwhelming the rest of the audio. Everything I listened to also sounded more like it was ‘around’ me rather than being piped directly into my ears, if that makes sense. The connection for me has been solid 95% of the time, but there are some scenarios where I get a lot of interference coming in. I’m not sure what the issue is there, but it seems like popping the earbuds into the case and then reconnecting them fixes it. The noise cancelling is solid and did a good job blocking out a fan and a TV running across the room from me (the TV was still audible with nothing playing, but never when I was listening to anything). There is a transparency mode you can turn on as well if you need to let some outside noise through; it’s no worse than I’ve heard on other earbuds, but still feels a bit artificial to me. One really unique feature of the PI7’s is the ability to use them ‘wired’ with the case. You can do this with either the USB-C or 3.5mm cables included in the box. The headphones will automatically detect that the cables have been plugged in and switch to communicating with the case. I found it worked as advertised, though using the USB-C cable to connect to my PC there is a noticeable audio-sync issue with video content. This was not as much of an issue with the 3.5mm cable for some reason, though I believe audio quality with the 3.5mm cable is slightly worse as it also has to get audio via whatever DAC is running the 3.5mm jack. Still, it’s a super unique feature that I could definitely see using in situations where Bluetooth isn’t available or I don’t want to bother pairing my buds to a new device. Miscellaneous: Microphone quality was okay, but a little disappointing at this price point. I don’t take a lot of phone calls, so this is a minor issue for me. Battery life is 4 hours and the case will provide 4 additional charges (up to 20 hours total). On the low side to be sure compared to other options, but not an issue for me as I rarely wear headphones or earbuds that long. Comfortable in my ears. These can only be paired with one device at a time. Disappointing omission for me since I used multiple devices at the same time and the PX5’s I own support this. I’ve read these are water/sweat resistant at IP54, but can’t find much official mention of this, so I would probably stay away from those types of activities with these. Overall I’m really stoked on these earbuds. I have some issues, but none that break the entire experience for me (and hopefully ones that can be fixed with firmware updates). The question of whether it’s worth it to pay $400 for earbuds is one you’ll have to answer for yourself. These sound great, but I didn’t go to my other wireless earbuds and suddenly hate how they sounded, so you do need to really value that sound quality.
Posted 4 years ago by SamG