Pi8 McLaren Custom
The Pi8 McLaren Custom earphones are the result of Bowers & Wilkins’ long-standing partnership with McLaren Automotive, combining the high-performance wireless sound of Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship in-ear earphones with McLaren-inspired design.
McLaren Inspiration
Pi8 McLaren Custom features an elegant Electric Grey finish paired with Papaya Orange, a colour inspired by McLaren sports cars and the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship MCL38 Champions Edition.
Details and specifications
Finish: Gray and orange
Headphone weight: 7 g (single)
Charging case weight: 46 g
Charging case dimensions: 65 mm (width) × 29 mm (depth) × 52 mm (height)
Wearing style: In-ear noise-cancelling true wireless headphones
Bluetooth version: 5.4
Bluetooth codec: aptX lossless | aptX adaptive | aptX classic | AAC | SBC
Driver: 12 mm carbon cone
Microphones: 3 per earphone for phone calls and active noise cancellation
Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (earphones and charging case)
Battery life and charging: Earphones last up to 6.5 hours (active noise cancellation on)
Charging case: provides an additional 13.5 hours of battery life
Charging time: 2 hours | 15 minutes of charging = 2 hours of playback
Wireless charging: Supported
Waterproof performance: IP54 (earphones)
Charging case function: USB-C & 3.5mm Analog audio port (charging case supports wireless audio retransmission)
Accessories: Mini/Small/Medium/Large earbuds | 60cm dual-ended USB-C charging cable | 80cm 3.5mm audio interface USB-C audio cable
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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition
Inspired by McLaren
Celebrating their partnership since 2015, the Px8 McLaren Edition features an elegant grey leather finish with Papaya Orange details inspired by McLaren sports cars.
Design Highlights
A subtle nod to the McLaren brand, the sleek design features an anodized grey finish with ‘Papaya Orange’ details – a nod to the striking Papaya Orange colour that was featured on the early race cars of the company’s founder, Bruce McLaren. The design is further distinguished by the subtle McLaren logo in the same colour on the headband.
General Specification
Net weight: 320g (without carrying case)
Dimensions (carrying case): 189 (D) x 63 (W) x 233 (H) mm
Wearing style: Bluetooth wireless over-ear headphones
Technical features:
Adaptive noise reduction
Ambient sound pass-through
Wearing detection sensor
Bluetooth 5.2 - supports aptX™ Adaptive
USB-C charging and audio interface
Bluetooth codec: aptX™ Adaptive, aptX™ HD, aptX™, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, BLE GATT (General Attribute Specification)
Driver: 2 x 40mm full-range carbon film dynamic unit
Microphone: 4 noise reduction microphones + 2 call microphones
Distortion (THD): <0.1% (1 kHz/10mW)
Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery life and charging: 30 Hours of playback, 15 minutes of charging, 7 hours of playback
Accessories:
1.2m USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable
1.2m dual-ended USB-C charging cable
Carrying case
