Earbuds are one of those everyday essentials that can either elevate your routine or quietly annoy you. If you’ve been making do with something average — or just waiting for the right moment to upgrade — now’s a good time to invest in a pair that actually delivers. These Bowers & Wilkins earbuds are built for serious sound and they’re finally on sale.
If you’ve been circling the idea of upgrading your earbuds but haven’t found a deal that feels worth it, this one’s actually solid. The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds in anthracite black are now just $285 — that’s 29% off the usual $400 price tag. It’s the lowest price we’ve seen so far, and it’s only on the black color. The others? Still floating above $300.
These are the kind of earbuds you grab when you want your music to sound like it’s supposed to. They’ve got 12mm carbon cone drivers, aptX Lossless support and a Qualcomm chipset that pushes true 24-bit audio. Translation: less distortion, more detail and sound that’s closer to the original recording. You also get active noise cancellation, three built-in mics for clearer calls and multi-device pairing that makes switching between your phone and laptop feel seamless.
The design’s comfy enough for long hauls, and the 15-minute quick charge is clutch when you’re heading out the door. The charging case even doubles as a Bluetooth transceiver, so you can plug into inflight entertainment systems without fuss. They’re featured here on CNET’s best wireless earbuds for premium sound in 2025, and audio expert David Carnoy called them “easily among the best-sounding earbuds out there,” with better ANC and a more ergonomic fit than earlier models.
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If you’re picky about sound (same), these are worth a look. They’ve got a snug fit, single-button controls and a case that’s been redesigned to feel more premium. They’re splash- and dust-resistant (IP54 rating), and the updated shape fits better than the Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2. You can also tweak settings using the Bowers & Wilkins Music app for iOS and Android.
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Why this deal matters
These earbuds don’t go on sale often, and when they do, it’s usually not this steep. The anthracite black Pi8s are sitting at their lowest price yet, and they’re backed by solid reviews and a spot on CNET’s best earbuds list. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to splurge, this is it.