Bowers & Wilkins is synonymous with audiophile-standard speakers and headphones, and it is now ready to add that expertise to true wireless earbuds.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and PI5 are the brand's first TWS in-ears and it certainly seems to have used the extra development time effectively.

The top-of-range PI7s feature a custom 9.2mm drive unit in each ear, coupled with a high-frequency 'balanced armature' driver. Each ear is also served by its own amplifier and three microphones (sic mics in total). These double for adaptive noise cancellation and clear vocie calling.

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They support aptX Adaptive audio streaming technology for 24-bit / 48kHz high-res music playback over a wireless connection.

The PI5 in-ears have a single 9.2mm drive unit in each ear, aptX support and twin-microphones for voice calls. They have user-selectable noise cancellation tech too.

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Both of the new buds come with a wireless charging case that matches their colour (white or charcoal). Battery life for the PI7 is claimed to be four hours, PI5 four-and-a-half. The cases store four full charges.

The smart case for the PI7 has an extra feature in that it can also be used as a wireless transmitter. You can connect it to an in-flight entertainment system through USB or 3.5mm cable, for example, and it will wirelessly send the audio to the buds.

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Both pairs are compatible with Siri and Google Assistant, and can be paired to multiple devices simultaneously.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 TWS earbuds cost £349 / €399 / $399 and are available now. The Bowers & Wilkins PI5 buds are also available now, priced at £199 / €249 / $249.

The main visual difference between the ranges is that the PI7s are tipped with a gold finish, the PI5s alluminium.

Bowers & Wilkins PI7

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