B&W Pi8 McLaren Edition

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.

$849.00
STOCK AVAILABLE: Early May

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 favorite music and movies as they were meant to be heard.

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.

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.

Smart charging case

A quick and convenient wireless charging case – sporting an iconic McLaren-inspired color 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

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
Specification
Wearing Style
  • In-Ear Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds
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
  • Charging Time
    • 2 Hours to full
    • 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
  • Ear Tips
    • Extra Small
    • Small
    • Medium
    • Large
  • 60 cm USB-C to USB-C charging cable
  • 80 cm 3.5 mm jack to USB-C audio cable
Weight
  • Earbuds: 7g (each)
  • Charging case: 46g
Dimensions (Charging Case)
  • 65mm Width
  • 29mm Depth
  • 52mm Height
Finishes
  • Galvanic Grey/Papaya