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Bowers & Wilkins Pi6

78
Mixed
Average of 5 professional reviews
4 of 5 recommend it · critics split
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 50–100

Exact average 78.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

Bowers & Wilkins Pi6Image: Bowers

5 professional reviewers tested the Bowers & Wilkins Pi6, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and comfort.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, What Hi-Fi?, Expert Reviews and 2 more

The catch: Connectivity can be flaky, noise cancelling is weak, and features are few.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 100
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    The reviewer finds these earbuds sound among the best at their price, with effective noise cancelling and a comfortable fit.

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  2. 80
    What Hi-Fi?Hands-on review · 2025

    Well-built, comfortable earbuds with a powerful, entertaining sound, though rivals at this price are stronger and features are limited.

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  3. 80
    Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    Fantastic sound and comfort at B&W's most accessible price, but features are sparse and ANC is weaker than the best, so better all-rounders exist.

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  4. 80
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    Great-sounding earbuds with a classy build and slim case, but few features, pairing problems and so-so value against rivals.

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  5. 50
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2024

    Good sound, but poor connectivity, finicky controls and weak ANC make them hard to justify at the price.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Sound quality5 of 5
Comfort3 of 5
Design2 of 5

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 5 recommend it. Connectivity can be flaky, noise cancelling is weak, and features are few.

Do critics agree about the Bowers & Wilkins Pi6?

Critics split: scores range from 50 (Tom's Guide) to 100 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 50 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.

What is the best alternative to the Bowers & Wilkins Pi6?

The Sony WF-C710N (critic score 94), top pick, narrowly.