Enjoy the premium sound of Bowers & Wilkins and the liberating freedom of true wireless earphones. With B&W audio tech, and a super-stable Bluetooth connection with Qualcomm aptX codecs, the Pi5 S2 offer all-day, uninterrupted sound, adapting to your lifestyle, without compromising on quality. Advanced, active noise cancelling keeps out sound interruptions, and the included charging case is wireless-charging compatible. True wireless freedom With two independent earbuds fitting comfortably and securely in your ears, not a single wire gets in your way. Connect wirelessly with your smart device via a high-quality Bluetooth connection. TWS and Qualcomm aptX provide a stable connection and ensure you hear your music the way the artist intended. Advanced noise cancelling Advanced, active noise cancelling keeps out sound interruptions, easily adjusting to the level of cancellation you need in the environment you're in. Bowers & Wilkins audio Bowers & Wilkins are renowned for their audio prowess and the Pi5 S2 are no exception, utilising tech benefitting from the company's 50 years of sound expertise. Crystal-clear calls High-performance microphones enhance call clarity, no matter where you are, so it's always a crisp and clear conversation. Ergonomic comfort The ear-buds are ergonomically designed to stay comfortable over the long listen, so you're just aware of the music. Charging carry case Keep the Pi5 S2 charged on the go with the included charging carry case, which is wireless charging compatible (separate Qi-certified wireless charger required). They last for up to five hours off a single charge, with the power for another sixteen hours in the case. And a quick fifteen minute charge will power them for two hours of listening. These True Wireless headphones are compatible with all smart devices with Bluetooth, including from Apple, Samsung and Google, and other Android smart phone brands.
Enjoy the premium sound of Bowers & Wilkins and the liberating freedom of true wireless earphones. With B&W audio tech, and a super-stable Bluetooth connection with Qualcomm aptX codecs, the Pi5 S2 offer all-day, uninterrupted sound, adapting to your lifestyle, without compromising on quality. Advanced, active noise cancelling keeps out sound interruptions, and the included charging case is wireless-charging compatible. True wireless freedom With two independent earbuds fitting comfortably and securely in your ears, not a single wire gets in your way. Connect wirelessly with your smart device via a high-quality Bluetooth connection. TWS and Qualcomm aptX provide a stable connection and ensure you hear your music the way the artist intended. Advanced noise cancelling Advanced, active noise cancelling keeps out sound interruptions, easily adjusting to the level of cancellation you need in the environment you're in. Bowers & Wilkins audio Bowers & Wilkins are renowned for their audio prowess and the Pi5 S2 are no exception, utilising tech benefitting from the company's 50 years of sound expertise. Crystal-clear calls High-performance microphones enhance call clarity, no matter where you are, so it's always a crisp and clear conversation. Ergonomic comfort The ear-buds are ergonomically designed to stay comfortable over the long listen, so you're just aware of the music. Charging carry case Keep the Pi5 S2 charged on the go with the included charging carry case, which is wireless charging compatible (separate Qi-certified wireless charger required). They last for up to five hours off a single charge, with the power for another sixteen hours in the case. And a quick fifteen minute charge will power them for two hours of listening. These True Wireless headphones are compatible with all smart devices with Bluetooth, including from Apple, Samsung and Google, and other Android smart phone brands.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 In-ear True Wireless Earbuds (Sage Green) | Retravision
Enjoy the premium sound of Bowers & Wilkins and the liberating freedom of true wireless earphones. With B&W audio tech, and a super-stable Bluetooth connection with Qualcomm aptX codecs, the Pi5 S2 offer all-day, uninterrupted sound, adapting to your lifestyle, without compromising on quality. Advanced, active noise cancelling keeps out sound interruptions, and the included charging case is wireless-charging compatible. True wireless freedom With two independent earbuds fitting comfortably and securely in your ears, not a single wire gets in your way. Connect wirelessly with your smart device via a high-quality Bluetooth connection. TWS and Qualcomm aptX provide a stable connection and ensure you hear your music the way the artist intended. Advanced noise cancelling Advanced, active noise cancelling keeps out sound interruptions, easily adjusting to the level of cancellation you need in the environment you're in. Bowers & Wilkins audio Bowers & Wilkins are renowned for their audio prowess and the Pi5 S2 are no exception, utilising tech benefitting from the company's 50 years of sound expertise. Crystal-clear calls High-performance microphones enhance call clarity, no matter where you are, so it's always a crisp and clear conversation. Ergonomic comfort The ear-buds are ergonomically designed to stay comfortable over the long listen, so you're just aware of the music. Charging carry case Keep the Pi5 S2 charged on the go with the included charging carry case, which is wireless charging compatible (separate Qi-certified wireless charger required). They last for up to five hours off a single charge, with the power for another sixteen hours in the case. And a quick fifteen minute charge will power them for two hours of listening. These True Wireless headphones are compatible with all smart devices with Bluetooth, including from Apple, Samsung and Google, and other Android smart phone brands.
Enjoy the premium sound of Bowers & Wilkins and the liberating freedom of true wireless earphones. With B&W audio tech, and a super-stable Bluetooth connection with Qualcomm aptX codecs, the Pi5 S2 offer all-day, uninterrupted sound, adapting to your lifestyle, without compromising on quality. Advanced, active noise cancelling keeps out sound interruptions, and the included charging case is wireless-charging compatible. True wireless freedom With two independent earbuds fitting comfortably and securely in your ears, not a single wire gets in your way. Connect wirelessly with your smart device via a high-quality Bluetooth connection. TWS and Qualcomm aptX provide a stable connection and ensure you hear your music the way the artist intended. Advanced noise cancelling Advanced, active noise cancelling keeps out sound interruptions, easily adjusting to the level of cancellation you need in the environment you're in. Bowers & Wilkins audio Bowers & Wilkins are renowned for their audio prowess and the Pi5 S2 are no exception, utilising tech benefitting from the company's 50 years of sound expertise. Crystal-clear calls High-performance microphones enhance call clarity, no matter where you are, so it's always a crisp and clear conversation. Ergonomic comfort The ear-buds are ergonomically designed to stay comfortable over the long listen, so you're just aware of the music. Charging carry case Keep the Pi5 S2 charged on the go with the included charging carry case, which is wireless charging compatible (separate Qi-certified wireless charger required). They last for up to five hours off a single charge, with the power for another sixteen hours in the case. And a quick fifteen minute charge will power them for two hours of listening. These True Wireless headphones are compatible with all smart devices with Bluetooth, including from Apple, Samsung and Google, and other Android smart phone brands.
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The lowest price we last saw for Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 In-ear True Wireless Earbuds (Sage Green) | Retravision was $299.00 at Minidisc, compared across 2 retailers (last seen 21 Mar 2026). Prices may have changed since.
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earphones
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The Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 come in a compact package that when not in use fit easily in your pocket. The charging case is thin and unobtrusive.The advertised earbud battery performance is five hours of listening time before a charge is required. As for charging methods the Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 can be charged with ether a micro usb cable or via any wireless Qi charger. This certainly facilitates not having to carry around a cable but you need to have access to wireless charging. I have numerous Qi chargers in my house and office but carry a cable around when traveling as wireless chargers are not yet ubiquitous enough to be able to count on for your charging needs.Another major differentiator when comparing the Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 to other Bluetooth truly ... MoreThe Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 come in a compact package that when not in use fit easily in your pocket. The charging case is thin and unobtrusive.The advertised earbud battery performance is five hours of listening time before a charge is required. As for charging methods the Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 can be charged with ether a micro usb cable or via any wireless Qi charger. This certainly facilitates not having to carry around a cable but you need to have access to wireless charging. I have numerous Qi chargers in my house and office but carry a cable around when traveling as wireless chargers are not yet ubiquitous enough to be able to count on for your charging needs.Another major differentiator when comparing the Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 to other Bluetooth truly wireless earbuds is the fact that Bowers & Wilkins advertises that the Pi5 S2 have enhanced wireless connectivity which allows the connection to remain stable for up to 85 feet in increased Bluetooth range as opposed to the usual 30 feet or so with other truly wireless earbuds. In my real world use (for music listening) I had a stable connection much further than 30 feet but short of 85, many factors effect this such as other interference etc but rest assured the range is great for your everyday use.My Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 came in the Cloud Grey color and the case has a nice non slippery feel to it.I downloaded the Bowers & Wilkins Music App from the Apple App Store (also available from Google Play) and configured my phone to work with my phone and the app.The Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 have advanced noise cancellation that adapts to your surroundings and two mics per earbud for enhanced voice quality.Now to real world performance.The sound is amazing for music, channel separation is great, highs are crisp and bass is sufficiently deep. I travel a lot so noise cancellation is important to me and the Pi5 S2 advanced noise cancellation is fantastic and you have the ability to adjust the cancellation as well as having 2 different settings for transparency if you need to hear your surroundings.One feature I wish the Pi5 S2 had in the app is be an adjustable EQ. While the sound is great, being able to further adjust to my tastes would make them even better as far as sound quality in my opinion.As for phone call quality that’s where in my experience the Pi5 S2 fall short. The connection was somewhat spotty sounding between my phone and the earbuds for phone calls in my experience, the connection would come in and out although it didn’t appear that the people I was talking to noticed any issue in my microphone connection. Perhaps a software update in the future will take care of this issue.Overall the sound is great for music, if you just do that with your ear buds you should be fine.If your earbuds are a tool that you need to use for work (phone calls) and play (music) they fall short of perfect for me.
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I had high hopes for the Pi5 S2 earbuds from B&W. Being one of the best brands in the business of sound, I expected to be blown away by these. I've been blown away, but for all the wrong reasons...The setup process with these was nothing short of a nightmare. Pairing to my Pixel 6 Pro (on the latest version of Android) took the better part of an hour. The phone could see the earbuds almost immediately, but simply wouldn't connect. After multiple tires, restarts, holding the pairing button on the case, removing and replacing the buds, it eventually worked for reasons that are unknown to me. Incredibly frustrating from the very beginning... Perhaps this is an anomaly in my specific case (I sure hope it is tbh). I did notice that it listed "iPhone" as a previous ... MoreI had high hopes for the Pi5 S2 earbuds from B&W. Being one of the best brands in the business of sound, I expected to be blown away by these. I've been blown away, but for all the wrong reasons...The setup process with these was nothing short of a nightmare. Pairing to my Pixel 6 Pro (on the latest version of Android) took the better part of an hour. The phone could see the earbuds almost immediately, but simply wouldn't connect. After multiple tires, restarts, holding the pairing button on the case, removing and replacing the buds, it eventually worked for reasons that are unknown to me. Incredibly frustrating from the very beginning... Perhaps this is an anomaly in my specific case (I sure hope it is tbh). I did notice that it listed "iPhone" as a previous connection in the app so either there's a bug in the app on first load, or these were previously used which maybe would explain my pairing woes.The ergonomics on these things is pretty poor. They look great, no denying that, but the case door has a propensity to close on its own, which wouldn't be an issue except for the fact that it took me forever to pair them and you have to leave the door open while pairing. Once they're in your ear, the design makes it difficult to remove them, at least for me. Negating that, the fit in my ears is great, though. Took about 5 seconds to realize that you place them in the "vertical position" and rotate them. I just wish they were easier to grab to remove.Finally, I'm quite disappointed with the sound quality. The aforementioned issues are ones I could look past, but once I finally got these working, I was blown away by how pedestrian they sound to my ears. They lack the kind of punch in the lows and presence in the mids that I've come to expect from ear buds of this caliber (at least price wise). I own a number of noise cancelling buds from other brands, and these don't hold up from the sound quality perspective.I really wanted to love these ear buds. I was fully ready to retire my Bose and Sony buds, but these just aren't doing it for me. My experience was tainted by the setup process and then completely crushed by the sound.
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Slick design, stylish look with an extremely comfortable fit for long hrs. of listening. Comes in great colors. The setup was a breeze and took me less than a minute to have it paired to the B&W app and my galaxy fold 4 phone. Touch controls are great and very responsive. Tested it while I was on a two-hour run and felt very comfortable having it for two straight hours. Its IP54 rated meaning, resists dust and water splashes.It has a 9.2mm dynamic driver with defining range, the bass which falls in lows or low midrange is below my expectations (varies with individual love for bass) and expected more given its price. The mids and highs are amazingly good, crisp audio, richer and more lively audio experience for all genres even at high volume. These earbuds ... MoreSlick design, stylish look with an extremely comfortable fit for long hrs. of listening. Comes in great colors. The setup was a breeze and took me less than a minute to have it paired to the B&W app and my galaxy fold 4 phone. Touch controls are great and very responsive. Tested it while I was on a two-hour run and felt very comfortable having it for two straight hours. Its IP54 rated meaning, resists dust and water splashes.It has a 9.2mm dynamic driver with defining range, the bass which falls in lows or low midrange is below my expectations (varies with individual love for bass) and expected more given its price. The mids and highs are amazingly good, crisp audio, richer and more lively audio experience for all genres even at high volume. These earbuds definitely stand out on the audio clarity among 20+ ones I reviewed so far when it comes to picking up the mids and highs.Key features• Good battery life. Lasted a little over 4.5 hrs. at normal volume and 19 hrs. of listening time with the case battery.• Uses Bluetooth 5.0 which is the latest standard with increased Bluetooth range - up to 85 ft. The connectivity range is impressive and didn't have any issues with connectivity while walking around a 2 floor home with my phone sitting in a corner room.• ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) is above average when I compare my experience to the high-end earbuds that are in the same price range. I tried Pi5 S2 and two others on a plane ride and felt the Pi5 S2 can do a little better on the noise cancellation feature. I love the transparency or pass through mode - low and high settings, great to hear music while being more attentive to surrounding noise, especially while I am out on a run.• Mic quality is amazing, didn't have any issues hearing others and talking to people while I was at the airport and on the plane.Had a few glitches where the earbuds connectivity was flaky and cut out couple times after few hours of listening. It happened a couple times and I had to disconnect and reconnect the earbuds to fix it. I wasn't sure if it was my phone (galaxy fold 4) or the app or the buds. Looking for an app/software update if this is related to the earbuds. Didn't have any issues with other earbuds though. Also, the earbuds doesn't stay connected on the B&W app all the time, so you have reconnect to the app to change the settings or try out other features. The app needs some improvement and a few more features for audio settings - personalized equalizer settings would be a good addition.Overall, I am impressed by the audio quality, the design and comfort for long hours of listening and would highly recommend it. I was always impressed by B&W's new products and the amazing sound quality they have on their audio devices. As an audiophile, I am always on the lookout for the best, and B&W never failed to impress me with their innovative technology. The app needs a little improvement along with the few fixes on the earbuds for flaky connection at times. It also needs a little improvement on the ANC technology to be on par with earbuds in that price range.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earphones
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 Active Noise-Cancelling TWS In-Ear Headphones (Sage Green)
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The Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 come in a compact package that when not in use fit easily in your pocket. The charging case is thin and unobtrusive.The advertised earbud battery performance is five hours of listening time before a charge is required. As for charging methods the Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 can be charged with ether a micro usb cable or via any wireless Qi charger. This certainly facilitates not having to carry around a cable but you need to have access to wireless charging. I have numerous Qi chargers in my house and office but carry a cable around when traveling as wireless chargers are not yet ubiquitous enough to be able to count on for your charging needs.Another major differentiator when comparing the Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 to other Bluetooth truly ... MoreThe Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 come in a compact package that when not in use fit easily in your pocket. The charging case is thin and unobtrusive.The advertised earbud battery performance is five hours of listening time before a charge is required. As for charging methods the Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 can be charged with ether a micro usb cable or via any wireless Qi charger. This certainly facilitates not having to carry around a cable but you need to have access to wireless charging. I have numerous Qi chargers in my house and office but carry a cable around when traveling as wireless chargers are not yet ubiquitous enough to be able to count on for your charging needs.Another major differentiator when comparing the Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 to other Bluetooth truly wireless earbuds is the fact that Bowers & Wilkins advertises that the Pi5 S2 have enhanced wireless connectivity which allows the connection to remain stable for up to 85 feet in increased Bluetooth range as opposed to the usual 30 feet or so with other truly wireless earbuds. In my real world use (for music listening) I had a stable connection much further than 30 feet but short of 85, many factors effect this such as other interference etc but rest assured the range is great for your everyday use.My Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 came in the Cloud Grey color and the case has a nice non slippery feel to it.I downloaded the Bowers & Wilkins Music App from the Apple App Store (also available from Google Play) and configured my phone to work with my phone and the app.The Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 have advanced noise cancellation that adapts to your surroundings and two mics per earbud for enhanced voice quality.Now to real world performance.The sound is amazing for music, channel separation is great, highs are crisp and bass is sufficiently deep. I travel a lot so noise cancellation is important to me and the Pi5 S2 advanced noise cancellation is fantastic and you have the ability to adjust the cancellation as well as having 2 different settings for transparency if you need to hear your surroundings.One feature I wish the Pi5 S2 had in the app is be an adjustable EQ. While the sound is great, being able to further adjust to my tastes would make them even better as far as sound quality in my opinion.As for phone call quality that’s where in my experience the Pi5 S2 fall short. The connection was somewhat spotty sounding between my phone and the earbuds for phone calls in my experience, the connection would come in and out although it didn’t appear that the people I was talking to noticed any issue in my microphone connection. Perhaps a software update in the future will take care of this issue.Overall the sound is great for music, if you just do that with your ear buds you should be fine.If your earbuds are a tool that you need to use for work (phone calls) and play (music) they fall short of perfect for me.
I had high hopes for the Pi5 S2 earbuds from B&W. Being one of the best brands in the business of sound, I expected to be blown away by these. I've been blown away, but for all the wrong reasons...The setup process with these was nothing short of a nightmare. Pairing to my Pixel 6 Pro (on the latest version of Android) took the better part of an hour. The phone could see the earbuds almost immediately, but simply wouldn't connect. After multiple tires, restarts, holding the pairing button on the case, removing and replacing the buds, it eventually worked for reasons that are unknown to me. Incredibly frustrating from the very beginning... Perhaps this is an anomaly in my specific case (I sure hope it is tbh). I did notice that it listed "iPhone" as a previous ... MoreI had high hopes for the Pi5 S2 earbuds from B&W. Being one of the best brands in the business of sound, I expected to be blown away by these. I've been blown away, but for all the wrong reasons...The setup process with these was nothing short of a nightmare. Pairing to my Pixel 6 Pro (on the latest version of Android) took the better part of an hour. The phone could see the earbuds almost immediately, but simply wouldn't connect. After multiple tires, restarts, holding the pairing button on the case, removing and replacing the buds, it eventually worked for reasons that are unknown to me. Incredibly frustrating from the very beginning... Perhaps this is an anomaly in my specific case (I sure hope it is tbh). I did notice that it listed "iPhone" as a previous connection in the app so either there's a bug in the app on first load, or these were previously used which maybe would explain my pairing woes.The ergonomics on these things is pretty poor. They look great, no denying that, but the case door has a propensity to close on its own, which wouldn't be an issue except for the fact that it took me forever to pair them and you have to leave the door open while pairing. Once they're in your ear, the design makes it difficult to remove them, at least for me. Negating that, the fit in my ears is great, though. Took about 5 seconds to realize that you place them in the "vertical position" and rotate them. I just wish they were easier to grab to remove.Finally, I'm quite disappointed with the sound quality. The aforementioned issues are ones I could look past, but once I finally got these working, I was blown away by how pedestrian they sound to my ears. They lack the kind of punch in the lows and presence in the mids that I've come to expect from ear buds of this caliber (at least price wise). I own a number of noise cancelling buds from other brands, and these don't hold up from the sound quality perspective.I really wanted to love these ear buds. I was fully ready to retire my Bose and Sony buds, but these just aren't doing it for me. My experience was tainted by the setup process and then completely crushed by the sound.
Slick design, stylish look with an extremely comfortable fit for long hrs. of listening. Comes in great colors. The setup was a breeze and took me less than a minute to have it paired to the B&W app and my galaxy fold 4 phone. Touch controls are great and very responsive. Tested it while I was on a two-hour run and felt very comfortable having it for two straight hours. Its IP54 rated meaning, resists dust and water splashes.It has a 9.2mm dynamic driver with defining range, the bass which falls in lows or low midrange is below my expectations (varies with individual love for bass) and expected more given its price. The mids and highs are amazingly good, crisp audio, richer and more lively audio experience for all genres even at high volume. These earbuds ... MoreSlick design, stylish look with an extremely comfortable fit for long hrs. of listening. Comes in great colors. The setup was a breeze and took me less than a minute to have it paired to the B&W app and my galaxy fold 4 phone. Touch controls are great and very responsive. Tested it while I was on a two-hour run and felt very comfortable having it for two straight hours. Its IP54 rated meaning, resists dust and water splashes.It has a 9.2mm dynamic driver with defining range, the bass which falls in lows or low midrange is below my expectations (varies with individual love for bass) and expected more given its price. The mids and highs are amazingly good, crisp audio, richer and more lively audio experience for all genres even at high volume. These earbuds definitely stand out on the audio clarity among 20+ ones I reviewed so far when it comes to picking up the mids and highs.Key features• Good battery life. Lasted a little over 4.5 hrs. at normal volume and 19 hrs. of listening time with the case battery.• Uses Bluetooth 5.0 which is the latest standard with increased Bluetooth range - up to 85 ft. The connectivity range is impressive and didn't have any issues with connectivity while walking around a 2 floor home with my phone sitting in a corner room.• ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) is above average when I compare my experience to the high-end earbuds that are in the same price range. I tried Pi5 S2 and two others on a plane ride and felt the Pi5 S2 can do a little better on the noise cancellation feature. I love the transparency or pass through mode - low and high settings, great to hear music while being more attentive to surrounding noise, especially while I am out on a run.• Mic quality is amazing, didn't have any issues hearing others and talking to people while I was at the airport and on the plane.Had a few glitches where the earbuds connectivity was flaky and cut out couple times after few hours of listening. It happened a couple times and I had to disconnect and reconnect the earbuds to fix it. I wasn't sure if it was my phone (galaxy fold 4) or the app or the buds. Looking for an app/software update if this is related to the earbuds. Didn't have any issues with other earbuds though. Also, the earbuds doesn't stay connected on the B&W app all the time, so you have reconnect to the app to change the settings or try out other features. The app needs some improvement and a few more features for audio settings - personalized equalizer settings would be a good addition.Overall, I am impressed by the audio quality, the design and comfort for long hours of listening and would highly recommend it. I was always impressed by B&W's new products and the amazing sound quality they have on their audio devices. As an audiophile, I am always on the lookout for the best, and B&W never failed to impress me with their innovative technology. The app needs a little improvement along with the few fixes on the earbuds for flaky connection at times. It also needs a little improvement on the ANC technology to be on par with earbuds in that price range.
Unlike many that will review the Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 True Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Earbuds I am not an audiophile. Because of this, if you are looking for a super technical review you won’t find what you are looking for with me. I am a music lover that knows and appreciates what sounds good to me and makes the content I am listening to sound its absolute best.I have tried a lot of earbuds that come with lofty claims of offering the best of everything so I always start out with some healthy skepticism. These earbuds definitely impressed me more than expected. I expected comfort to be on the low side after long use based on similar shaped options I have tried but was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable they remained after long sessions.Sound quality ... MoreUnlike many that will review the Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 True Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Earbuds I am not an audiophile. Because of this, if you are looking for a super technical review you won’t find what you are looking for with me. I am a music lover that knows and appreciates what sounds good to me and makes the content I am listening to sound its absolute best.I have tried a lot of earbuds that come with lofty claims of offering the best of everything so I always start out with some healthy skepticism. These earbuds definitely impressed me more than expected. I expected comfort to be on the low side after long use based on similar shaped options I have tried but was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable they remained after long sessions.Sound quality was perfect. I listened to various genres of music and was impressed with the consistently rich sound I experienced. It was also great with older music that tends to sound like it’s a lower quality file. Phone calls also sounded clear with no complaints from callers.Noise canceling was pretty good for wireless in-ear earbuds although I wouldn’t say it is the best I have experienced with in-ear options. But for the average user you won’t be disappointed unless you want to compare it to over the war options (which is NOT a fair comparison).Overall, this is a great option to try if you want some quality noise canceling in-ear earbuds. The price may be a deterrent for some since there are definitely some decent options available at a lower price tag but I don’t think the price is too absurd. That’s definitely a subjective observance though.
I have a Bowers & Wilkins center speaker for my home entertainment system. It produces a superior sound to any other systems I tested in their price range. I was interested in what they could produce in the form of a high-end ear bud. They didn't disappoint.From the unboxing experience, which is excellent (clearly inspired by Apple's packaging) to the look and feel of these ear buds I have to say I'm impressed. Like most high-end products they offer multiple sizes for the rubber ear piece. The clear difference in this product is the quality of sound versus other devices in this price range. They are heavier than some earbuds but I'm willing to trade that off for better sound quality and a five hour battery life. Despite their weight, they still sit comfortably in ... MoreI have a Bowers & Wilkins center speaker for my home entertainment system. It produces a superior sound to any other systems I tested in their price range. I was interested in what they could produce in the form of a high-end ear bud. They didn't disappoint.From the unboxing experience, which is excellent (clearly inspired by Apple's packaging) to the look and feel of these ear buds I have to say I'm impressed. Like most high-end products they offer multiple sizes for the rubber ear piece. The clear difference in this product is the quality of sound versus other devices in this price range. They are heavier than some earbuds but I'm willing to trade that off for better sound quality and a five hour battery life. Despite their weight, they still sit comfortably in my ears.It took a couple of attempts to connect the device via Bluetooth, but it finally connected and I was up and running. The quality on phone calls is also superior not only on my end but people have commented how clear my voice is on their end of the call.The only downside I have with the devices is they are hard to pull out of the charging dock. The magnetic charging points hold them too tight into the charging dock. Since the ear buds are smooth, it is hard to pull them out. I suggest for the next iteration a small flare on the outside of the ear bud so you can pull them out with greater ease.
Bowers & Wilkins has a great name in high end audio products and these true wireless (TWS) earbuds are a wonderful example of why. From the shear weight of the earbuds (which also at the same time manage to be shockingly comfortable) you get a sense of the quality product that you have. The sound is astonishingly good for such small earbuds, both in the reproduction/output (though, since they are small, they do suffer the same lack of base as all small in-ear buds) and the input on the microphones. The active noise cancellation is top notch as well. Since the pandemic moved me to permanent "work at home", I'm on the phone pretty much all day and these are not only more comfortable than the pair of "TWS" buds they replaced, but also have better sound AND a longer ... MoreBowers & Wilkins has a great name in high end audio products and these true wireless (TWS) earbuds are a wonderful example of why. From the shear weight of the earbuds (which also at the same time manage to be shockingly comfortable) you get a sense of the quality product that you have. The sound is astonishingly good for such small earbuds, both in the reproduction/output (though, since they are small, they do suffer the same lack of base as all small in-ear buds) and the input on the microphones. The active noise cancellation is top notch as well. Since the pandemic moved me to permanent "work at home", I'm on the phone pretty much all day and these are not only more comfortable than the pair of "TWS" buds they replaced, but also have better sound AND a longer battery life so wins all around (the case is slightly bigger and I do wish it had some sort of indicator of how much battery it had left, but it's good quality/well-built and very sturdy). They charge fairly quickly and pairing/setup is super easy since your phone will prompt you to download the app when you pair the headset via bluetooth - and the app gets you up and running quickly.Now that does leave a bit of an elephant in the room - that being the high price of the headphones compared to other options that can range down to VERY low prices. Having owned a number of TWS headphones over the years, I can tell you that with this set from Bowers & Wilkins, you're getting what you pay for. The sound quality, durability, high-end feel / materials and ease of use are better than competitors. But that comes at a cost. Is it worth it? Only you can decide that for yourself, BUT in my view it absolutely is since (as mentioned before) I'm using them near constantly throughout the work day. To that end, I can highly recommend these earbuds!
First pair replaced due to failure of touch controls. The after sales service by John Lewis was excellent. Believing that lightning couldn't strike twice I accepted a replacement despite being offered an alternative, bad decision. The sound quality and fit are both excellent. However, these earbuds do not hold a charge and suffer from frequent bluetooth failures. Even using the proprietary cable and charging overnight, battery power still shows red. I've tried multiple factory resets, unpairing and repairing with different devices all to no avail. These earbuds are unreliable, inconsistent and incredibly frustrating to use and, in my opinion, best avoided, particularly given the not inconsiderate price point. Extremely disappointing.
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 is a highly well-built IP54-rated and aesthetically pleasing pair of ANC in-ear earbuds. They support fast charging and are stored/charged in a case for wireless charging or USB-C. Sound codecs supported are aptX, SBC, and AAC via Bluetooth 5.0. The sound quality is just above average, with a small sound stage leaving much to be desired in the lows and mid ranges. Noise-canceling performance is just average, and battery life is subpar. The app could be better and takes away from the overall experience. ZERO personalization is offered for this price, not even a simple EQ to adjust—a feature in cheaper alternatives. No simultaneous multi-point connections, so forget about easy switching. You can only use these on one device at a time. ... MoreThe Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 is a highly well-built IP54-rated and aesthetically pleasing pair of ANC in-ear earbuds. They support fast charging and are stored/charged in a case for wireless charging or USB-C. Sound codecs supported are aptX, SBC, and AAC via Bluetooth 5.0. The sound quality is just above average, with a small sound stage leaving much to be desired in the lows and mid ranges. Noise-canceling performance is just average, and battery life is subpar. The app could be better and takes away from the overall experience. ZERO personalization is offered for this price, not even a simple EQ to adjust—a feature in cheaper alternatives. No simultaneous multi-point connections, so forget about easy switching. You can only use these on one device at a time. Overall, better buds are out there for this price, so now we can get into the details.Design and Build 4/5The Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 is an elegant-looking earbud set. The earbuds are built tough, and I have no question that these will last, and they are just beautiful. The bulky charging case is designed to be upside-down with USB charging on the bottom. Inside the case, magnets REALLY hold these buds in place. Here lies my first gripe about using these; however, I can appreciate it because other companies have weak magnets. If you drop the case, it doesn't explode like a grenade sending your buds all over the room, but it would help if you had vice-grip fingertips to pull these out!The touch interface works well and registers fine, but that is the extent of it. You are stuck with how B&W designed these, so you can only change the ear tips and nothing more. The ear tips have foam inserts to help with isolation and keep earwax out of the sound chamber, BUT it does reduce the loudness. Much thought went into the physical design, but R & D needed to remember the user experience. Just a colossal oversight on execution and reminds me much of the Devialet Gemini launch. For some reason, hi-fi companies can't grasp UI for mobile phones and often leave excellent hardware to fail at the hands of a bad app.User Experience and Connectivity 2/5The user experience is terrible on iOS and Android, from the initial pairing to the touch interface to the app interface and experience. The sound connection and levels often seem like the software is "working" on sound. Sometimes the volume is louder in one bud; then, it would work after tapping it to start and stop the feed. I often had to put my buds back in the case to fix sound issues, especially after connecting a second device. There are no issues with latency, and videos sync perfectly.The app is elementary and needs to be better thought out. "Options and features" are buried; for example, to activate pass-through to hear around you, you NEED to use the app! There is no way around it; you need to click three times while in the app just to turn it on. Once you open the app, you get a "widget" to activate only ANC. I use hear-through a lot, so needing this app to toggle it is a deal breaker. I need to turn this on and off with a touch of the bud. Another feature standard on other buds I have and use regularly. These are not going with me on a run or the gym, so it kills usage by making me go for others in my collection at this price range. Nothing useful can be found in the app and it is almost not needed. You can EQ in your music app maybe, but not with the B&W?I hope someone will fix this with updates. The app needs an overhaul and someone to think things through from a user standpoint. You cannot see the battery levels per earbud, and NOTHING shows for the case unless you step up to the Pi7 S2 for $100 more. HUGE MISS HERE with customizations, B&W. You cannot control the volume without your phone, you cannot EQ in-app, and you cannot change what various taps do. Other buds I use have a one-touch volume hold, so the volume increases until you let go, and the other side decreases volume the same way. I HATE the tones it plays when modes change and when it connects. Piercing and loud is the description at 0430am connecting to Bluetooth. I recommend that the tone be lowered an octave to make it more pleasing.Sound Quality and Battery Life 2/5I expected an AMAZING sound from a prestigious company like Bowers & Wilkins. These buds offer codecs like aptX for higher-quality sound, but the speakers don't do it for me. Battery life is subpar and rated at 5hrs w/ ANC off and even worst with ANC on. I clocked 3.5ish hours with ANC on; then they turned off with yet another tune. The soundstage sounds puny compared to other buds in my collection at this price point, which could be better. There is no EQ to tune the sound to; you are stuck with hollow and weak lows and mids but nice highs. I am disappointed by the sound B&W produced with these in this price range. The sound quality between ANC on and off is night and day, with a white noise present when the buds are not playing anything. Turn on ANC, and the white noise is just higher pitched but lower in volume. The performance of these all the way around leaves a lot to be desired, and I cannot recommend these when the competition in this range is so fierce.I am frustrated by the overall experience put forth by Bowers & Wilkins. A company of this caliber should pay more attention to the details, especially in this digital age of apps and software. No customizations to interface or sound hold this hardware back, with the app being the main reason for this product's troubles and user experience. Connectivity issues were present from setup and trickled over to everyday use. There may be firmware updates to come out and fix some things, but these buds are not ready for primetime under the Bowers & Wilkins brand. I wanted to love these, but they cannot compete with others in their current software state.
A sceptic by nature, so I always expect the best for every pound spent. That said, after I took quite some time researching for the right product for my musical ear, I stumbled across Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 Noise Cancelling True Wireless In-Ear Headphones with MIC/Remote, wow.You might ask why I chose these particular ear headphones? Simple, first and foremost I wanted earplugs which were small but delivered big on quality. The acoustics are incredible, music is my love, so to be able to drift off whilst listening to my favourite songs, is other worldly. However, that wasn't the only reason for my purchase, I was delighted to learn that the highest IP54 rating, which is, apparently, fairly modest, but typical for this category of headphones. The first digit (5) ... MoreA sceptic by nature, so I always expect the best for every pound spent. That said, after I took quite some time researching for the right product for my musical ear, I stumbled across Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 Noise Cancelling True Wireless In-Ear Headphones with MIC/Remote, wow.You might ask why I chose these particular ear headphones? Simple, first and foremost I wanted earplugs which were small but delivered big on quality. The acoustics are incredible, music is my love, so to be able to drift off whilst listening to my favourite songs, is other worldly. However, that wasn't the only reason for my purchase, I was delighted to learn that the highest IP54 rating, which is, apparently, fairly modest, but typical for this category of headphones. The first digit (5) suggests the earphones can resist dust ingress to a high degree. The second digit (4) means they can withstand light splashes of water from any direction; they are also said to be if out and about on a rainy day or at the gym. Putting them in water, fully immersed is a no no.If I were to be asked what I liked best, my obvious answer would be the quality of sound, whereas conversely, price and unimpressive noise cancellation, are a worry.All in all, they are aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, with rich bass sound signature, water (to a degree) and dust resistant and are housed in a case which supports wireless charging.
Bowers & Wilkins' second iteration of their Pi5 S2 Earbuds brings great features and bass-oriented sound to its listeners.The Pi5 S2 Earbuds, while on the larger side compared to other earbuds, are comfortable and fit well. The S2s can last for 5 hours without needing to recharge with noise cancellation on and an additional 19 hours through its charging/holding case. While on the larger side also, the charging case can provide about 2 hours worth of audio time with just 15 minutes of charging! It is also wireless charging compatible so you do not need to plug in a USB C cable into the case to charge.These earbuds have some of the latest features other headphones are starting to incorporate. They offer adjustable noise cancellation, tap features on the earbuds ... MoreBowers & Wilkins' second iteration of their Pi5 S2 Earbuds brings great features and bass-oriented sound to its listeners.The Pi5 S2 Earbuds, while on the larger side compared to other earbuds, are comfortable and fit well. The S2s can last for 5 hours without needing to recharge with noise cancellation on and an additional 19 hours through its charging/holding case. While on the larger side also, the charging case can provide about 2 hours worth of audio time with just 15 minutes of charging! It is also wireless charging compatible so you do not need to plug in a USB C cable into the case to charge.These earbuds have some of the latest features other headphones are starting to incorporate. They offer adjustable noise cancellation, tap features on the earbuds themselves (turn on/off noise cancellation, pause/play music, and more), and smart voice assistant features including Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The noise cancellation feature on the S2s also allows for selective noise passthrough; you can allow little, medium, or no external audio (audio from your surroundings or environment) via a setting on the Music - Bowers & Wilkins mobile app. This was a neat feature and I did notice a difference with each level of noise passthrough. This made it super convenient when needing to speak to someone without removing my earbuds.Now for the audio. The audio sounded amazing and what you would expect from Bowers & Wilkins. I did notice the bass on the heavier side (It reminds me of the sound another company offers that is closely related to the spelling of a group of vegetable (beets)) but not distracting enough to not notice the synths and instruments in the music I listened to. (I can see where people will say the bass can be overpowering, but others, I think, will find they prefer it that way). Aside from the bass, music was rich and I enjoyed listening to classic rock albums such as the Beatles’ Abbey Road and Hip Hop albums.Now for the cons. I found that the Music B&W app doesn't offer an equalizer or way to adjust the audio frequencies. This would help tweak the bass for those that prefer a more balanced listening session. Secondly, I found that the noise canceling was lacking. For the price point, I expected it to do an even better job at muffling my surroundings. Third, I found that when using the S2s for calls, the microphone captured much of my surroundings and made it difficult to use in busy areas. Other headphones I’ve used were able to block out most of the background noise. Lastly, since the S2s are IP54 rated for sweat and water resistance, I decided to test them while exercising. While exercising and running, I noticed I had to readjust them in my ears to not fall out.Overall, the B&W Pi5 S2 earbuds sound great and offer several features, but lack details that could push them above the competition. I still recommend them to those that are looking for incredibly sounding earbuds and have an equalizer embedded in their music player. Additionally, while they do not have an all-muffling noise cancellation, having decent selective noise cancellation is very convenient, especially when around others.
