Bowers & Wilkins - Pi8 McLaren Edition - Reference In-Ear True Wireless Earbuds
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ℹ Product Information
The Pi8 McLaren Edition earbuds evolve the relationship between Bowers & Wilkins, McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Formula 1 Team. They fuse the high-performance wireless sound synonymous with Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship in-ear headphones with McLaren-inspired design.
McLaren inspired
The Pi8 McLaren Edition is finished in elegant Galvanic Grey with Papaya details inspired by McLaren’s supercars and the 2024 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship-winning MCL38.
Incredible sound
True high-resolution audio performance with a 24-bit connection for superior sound quality. Now you’ll hear your favourite music and movies as they were meant to be heard.
Work, stream, call
Advanced noise cancellation that automatically adapts to your surroundings and three microphones per earbud ensure uninterrupted sound and call performance no matter where you are.
Carbon Cone drivers
The Carbon Cone drive units in Pi8 McLaren Edition deliver music with outstanding precision and accuracy. By reducing distortion and improving high-frequency detail, the Carbon Cone captures nuances in your music that other headphone drive units miss.
Smart charging case
A quick and convenient wireless charging case – sporting an iconic McLaren-inspired colour palette – allows you to transport one fewer cable around with you throughout your day. Simply charge your Pi8 McLaren Edition case on any available wireless charging pad to continue listening to the highest quality sound on the go.
Direct Streaming, complete control
The Bowers & Wilkins Music app provides industry-first headphone music streaming, plus simple setup and control that makes Pi8 McLaren Edition smart, intuitive and easy to use.
Manufactured under license from McLaren Automotive Limited. The McLaren name and logo are registered trademarks of McLaren.
Specifications
- Performance: Reference True Wireless
- Wearing Style: In-Ear Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds
- Technical Features: High-performance DSP with dedicated DSP and amplifier/DAC, True 24-bit audio connection, 5-band customisable EQ + TrueSound™ mode, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX™ Lossless technology, Multipoint connectivity, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Audio retransmission from charging case (aptX™ Adaptive), Wireless and USB-C charging, Fast charging support, Apple MFi Made for iPhone support
- Bluetooth Codecs: aptX™ Lossless, aptX™ Adaptive, aptX™, Classic, AAC, SBC
- Drive Units: 12 mm Carbon Cone
- Microphones: 3 per earbud for telephony and ANC
- Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion (earbuds and charging case)
- Battery Life & Charging: Up to 6.5 hours for earbuds (with ANC on). Additional 13.5 hours from charging case. Charge time = 2 hours. 15-minute charge = 2 hours playback
- Wireless Charging Support: Yes
- Water Resistance: IP54 (earbuds)
- Audio Inputs: Earbuds - Bluetooth, Charging case - USB-C & 3.5 mm analogue jack (wireless audio retransmission via charging case)
- Accessories: Extra Small / Small / Medium / Large ear tips, 60 cm USB-C to USB-C charging cable, 80 cm 3.5 mm jack to USB-C audio cable
- Finishes: Anthracite Black, Dove White, Jade Green, Midnight Blue, Dark Burgundy
- Weight: Earbuds 7g (each), Charging case 46g
- Dimensions (Charging Case): 65 mm (w) x 29 mm (d) x 52 mm (h)
