Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2

Clear, detailed, spacious sound ; Classy design and finish ; Retransmitter case feature ; No more audio drop-outs

Very expensive ; Missing features offered by cheaper rivals ; Sound quality bettered by more affordable rivals

B&W may have fixed some of the issues we had with the original Pi7 buds, but the sequel still falls behind fiercely talented rivals – and is still incredibly expensive.

Articulate, expansive and entertaining sound ; Impressively built and finished ; Much-improved Bluetooth stability

Ordinary powers of noise-cancellation ; Equally ordinary battery life ; Unblinkingly expensive

Just like the product they replace, the PI7 S2 have some areas of genuine sonic expertise - and they’re just about as upmarket in terms of build and finish as the heady price tag demands. It’s around the edges of performance, though - especially where...

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

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

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.

Rich, refined sound ; Gorgeous design ; Stable, reliable performance

That price... ; Noise cancelling is just ok ; Battery life is lacking ; Bass might be too much for some

The B&W Pi7 S2 are gorgeous looking earbuds that offer a rich and refined sound. However, they are very expensive and we're not sure the offering here, when compared to the competition, makes that price tag make sense.

Premium look and feel ; Nicely balanced sound

Noise cancellation isn’t the best ; Both the buds and case are bulky

They sound simply brilliant, but the active noise cancellation isn’t up with the best.

Premium sound quality ; Luxurious appearance ; Bluetooth transmitter functionality

Noise cancellation is middling ; Fit can be fiddly ; Very expensive

Superb sound ; Comfortable for long listening sessions ; Innovative charging case doubles as an audio transceiver

Mediocre call quality ; ANC doesn’t match the less-expensive competition’s offering ; No LDAC support

The Pi7 S2 are some of the best-sounding in-ear monitors for Android users who listen to high-resolution files or music streaming services, but frequent flyers will find their noise cancellation wanting.

Very nice looking design ; Quality earbud build ; Easy to use and setup ; Good app with a nice EQ option ; Great sound and neutral soundstage ; Good fitment ; Decent battery life

Awkward to remove from the case ; Case is cheap feeling and cheaply built ; Adaptive ANC is just average, it does not stand out over the competition ; Price may scare some users away

The Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 earbuds are fantastic for those worried only about sound. They sound fantastic, with a nice natural soundstage with a comfortable bass boost that does not overpower. If you’re looking for ANC performance, then the Pi7 S2s...

Excellent audio quality ; Has updated features vs the original ; Comfortable ; Good ANC

Expensive ; Give the case and earbuds a bit more grip ; The app is not as developed as it could be