Fun, bassy inflection to sound ; Robust noise cancellation ; Great aesthetics ; Good call quality

Comfort struggles ; Battery life runs short ; No EQ customisation ; Some odd connectivity struggles

Fun sound? Tick. Good noise cancellation? Tick. Great looks? Tick. The B&W PI5 earphones have the performance where it counts at this price, though comfort is an issue, and they fall short of class-leaders for sound.

Simple, elegant design ; Comfortable ; Wireless charging ; Effective ANC ; Wear sensors ; Full, rich sound

Awkward transparency controls ; No EQ adjustments ; No control customization ; Some Bluetooth connection problems

“Slick and stylish, the PI5 offer an alternative to white plastic earbuds.”

Impressive sound quality ; Reliable noise-cancelling ; Comfortable fit and elegant design

No manual equaliser settings in the app ; Average battery life ; Need to use the app to switch on the transparency mode

While the Bowers & Wilkins PI5 true wireless earbuds don't have absolutely everything you could need from a pair of headphones, they do have tonnes to offer including high-end sound and effective noise-cancelling tech. They're a great alternative B&W's...

Noise-canceling earbuds are never a bad idea, but in the hybrid work era they feel especially necessary. Not only does this pair help wearers tune out the world around them, but they’re also equipped with enough microphones and amplifiers to ensure...

Rich, spacious sound ; Premium craftsmanship ; Highly effective ANC ; Powerful mics and quick charging ; Adequate call quality

Missing advanced specs and features found on the PI7 ; Weak battery life and wireless range ; Iffy controls

All in all, the PI5 fits right in with its luxury counterparts, hitting most marks and giving you top-notch craftsmanship at a more attainable price point.

Bonne construction des écouteurs ; Assez confortable ; Son très puissant ; Induction

Autonomie en retrait ; Réduction de bruit tout juste correcte, trop peu pour du haut de gamme ; Signature sonore manquant de maitrise ; Finition de la boite

Plutôt luxueux et agréables à l'usage, les B&W PI5 sont des écouteurs intéressants, mais sur lesquelles de nombreuses fonctions clés, comme l'autonomie et l'isolation, ne sont pas vraiment à la hauteur des attentes. De bonnes bases, mais qui...