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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Details & Specifications

Size & Weight

• Weight Earbuds: 7g (each), Charging case: 46g
• Dimensions (Charging Case) 65 mm (w) x 29 mm (d) x 52 mm (h)

Technical details

• 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™ LosslessaptX™ AdaptiveaptX™ ClassicAAC 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

• Finishes Galvanic Grey/Papaya