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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 often steal the headlines when it comes to top-notch in-ear earphones, but they've never been the last word when it comes to overall audio quality. While Apple's buds are great at integrating with Apple's other products, if you want ultimate sound quality you should be looking elsewhere — and a great place to start would be the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2.Though pricier than Apple's offering, the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 offer even more premium features than AirPods Pro 2 — and ahead of Prime Day…

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Bowers & Wilkins is on a bit of a roll. The company debuted two stellar-sounding sets of headphones in 2022: the Px7 S2 and the Px8. To kick off 2023, it revealed revamped versions of its…

(opens in new tab) The challenger Though not the best choice for Apple-only users, these new earbuds are impressive when support for multiple platforms is necessary. Watch for a sale, however, as these are much more expensive than Apple's flagship.  ForImproved battery life and Bluetooth rangeTerrific overall soundSimple setupThe charging case can also serve as a transceiverAgainstPriceyIt uses the same Qualcomm chipset as the previous modelSounds better on an Android-based smartphoneYou need a good earbud seal…

Bowers & Wilkins was somewhat late to the true wireless earbuds game. However, when it finally climbed on board with the flagship Pi7 and more budget-friendly Pi5 in spring 2021, it mostly impressed. Nearly two years later, the second generation earbuds are here, the Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2.The Pi7 S2, the focus of this review, is as exciting as the previous model in terms of sound and features. But, unfortunately, very little has changed between one generation and the next. This stagnation makes the newer model a tougher…

June Wan/ZDNETI'll cut right to the chase: The Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 earbudsthanks to Qualcomm aptX Adaptive and the company's own 9.2mm bespoke drive unit in each earbud. Together with the high-frequency balanced armature driver and a bit of back-end tuning, the Pi7 S2 earbuds deliver audio masterfully, keeping underlying instruments resonant and distinct while vocals remain clear-sounding.Also: The best earbuds you can buy right nowI tested the earbuds across several genres and even found myself in an…

Bowers & Wilkins has introduced next-generation true wireless earbuds to take on the Apple AirPods and similar products. The Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 offer minor updates over their predecessors, including better battery life and user experience. Available in various colors, the devices are priced to target different audiences, although most of the features carry over from one to the other. The Pi7 S2, the British audio brand's new earbuds flagship, comes in three new premium finishes, including Satin Black, Canvas White,…

Nearly two years after the debut of the Pi7 and Pi5 TWS earbuds, Bowers & Wilkins have updated their premium wireless earbuds with better battery life and increased Bluetooth range which now covers up to 25 meters. B&W Pi7 S2 bring 24-bit/48kHz audio streaming with support for the aptX Adaptive codec and superior adaptive ANC which can adjust audio to your surroundings. B&W Pi5 SE support the regular aptX codec and standard ANC via their dual microphones. Both models feature 9.2 mm dynamic drivers and now…

Bowers & Wilkins debuted its first true wireless earbuds in the spring of 2021. In fact, it announced two models at that time: the Pi7 and Pi5. Today, the company revealed updated versions for both which will carry the S2 label Bowers & Wilkins typically uses for retooled but not entirely brand new products. While the Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 aren't rebuilt from the ground up, there are still some notable upgrades to both. The Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 now both offer five hours of battery life on a charge. That's up from four…

Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) has announced updated versions of its true wireless headphones but the Pi7 S2 will be a tough sell for many thanks to one key element.  There’s a lot to like about these earbuds and they do outpace the AirPods Pro 2 in terms of offering Hi-Res Audio but the asking price of $399/£349 may well be too high in the year of our Lord 2023 when the cost of living crisis shows no signs of alleviating.  That’s a full $150/£100 more than Apple’s top-tier wireless earbuds and now Sony has…