Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2

The premium Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 earphones stand out for their dual-driver setup and hi-res streaming capabilities, but offer just average noise cancellation for the price.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • AN IMPROVED UPGRADE FOR AUDIO ENTHUSIASTS - Continuing with the success of Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 True Wireless Headphones, the Pi7 S2 has been introduced with significant improvements in performance, battery life, user experience, and color options.Specific uses for product : Music
  • HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO IN A PREMIUM DESIGN - The Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 wireless earphones feature 9.2mm dual hybrid drive units enhanced by individual amplifiers and advanced DSP, producing incredible audio to make your music and phone calls sound pristine
  • BEST-IN-CLASS TECHNOLOGY - Driven by a 24-bit connection with Qualcomm aptX Adaptive Technology and a revised antenna design, the wireless earbuds provide improved and stable wireless connectivity up to 25m and deliver hi-resolution audio
  • ADVANCED NOISE CANCELLING EARBUDS - With active noise cancellation, these earbuds adjust to the level of cancellation according to the environment with a touch of a button. These true wireless earbuds are equipped with 3 call clarity enhancing microphones
  • DIRECT MUSIC STREAMING - With the iOS/Android compatible Bowers and Wilkins Music App. you can stream music from Deezer, NTS Radio, Qobuz, SoundCloud, TIDAL, and TuneIn. Just search for your favorite song, artist, or album, and find all available options
  • INDUCTIVE CHARGING - Like the Pi7, the Pi7 S2 Bluetooth earphones come in a smart, quick wireless charging case with a battery life of 16 hours. With a 25 percent increase in battery life, these wireless earbuds add 4 to 5 more hours to playback time
  • INTUITIVE CONTROLS - The noise cancelling earphones feature wear detection sensors that put them on standby when removed, reconnect them to the last connected Bluetooth device when put back on, and pause/resume music when removed or replaced respectively
  • USE THEM THE WAY YOU WANT - Block the world out & immerse yourself in the activity you enjoy the most, be it running, workout, or any sport. These noise cancelling ear plugs are ideal for work & play. Available in the choicest of colors

PROS

+ Rich and detailed audio from dual drivers
+ Case doubles as an audio transmitter for wired sources
+ Capable of hi-res streaming
+ Water- and dust-resistant build
+ Attractive design

CONS

- Expensive
- Merely decent noise cancellation
- App lacks an EQ
- Middling battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechRadar on March 29, 2023
If you want the last word in sonic brilliance from your earbuds, Bowers & Wilkins is the name on the champion's trophy – of that there can be no doubt. For battery life and ANC, you can do better for less, but audiophiles won't care – although while the aesthetic is beautiful, some users may find fit an issue… 
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By PCMag on January 25, 2023
The premium Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 earphones stand out for their dual-driver setup and hi-res streaming capabilities, but offer just average noise cancellation for the price.
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