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General

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Series

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Pi1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026The page lists the Pi6 as archived in its comparison. The Pi8 is the current Pi flagship.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

442318, 318L, 318R, 888507-01002Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 4 and 6: case model 442318, left earbud 318L, right earbud 318R. SoundGuys lists 888507-0100 for the tested unit.

300965-54-00-309, 300965-58-00-309, 300965-57-00-309, 300965-40-00-309, 300965-77-00-309, 300965-78-00-3091Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026US store finishes. The page default finish Midnight Blue is 300965-40-00-309. The store variation data gives Anthracite Black -54, Dove White -58, Jade Green -57, Dark Burgundy -77 and Pale Mauve -78, each ending -00-309.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

18 September 20241Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-second-genRead 10 October 2026September 18, 2024 launch announcement.

21 August 20245Press releasewifihifi.com/bowers-wilkins-launch-all-new-true-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Launch release as reprinted by WiFi HiFi. Engadget published it on 21 August 2024 and Notebookcheck reported it the same day.

Status

Available3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose.com US listing in stock on the access date.

Available1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026The US store lists the Pi8 at 499 USD, above the 399 USD launch price. Every finish showed Out of Stock on 2026-10-15 and the page offers a back-in-stock sign-up. Retailers still list it and the maker has named no successor, so the status stays available.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1791Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-second-genRead 10 October 2026Press release: available starting today for $179. US price, sales tax not included.

$3995Press releasewifihifi.com/bowers-wilkins-launch-all-new-true-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Release: available from today at 399 USD, 499 CAD. Tax treatment is not stated. The current US store price of 499 USD is not the launch price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, DE, FR4Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose Germany store offers the product in EUR.5Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose UK store offers the product in GBP.6Maker product pagebose.fr/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose France store offers the product in EUR.7Maker product pagebose.ca/en/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose Canada store offers the product in CAD.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White Smoke, Chilled Lilac, Dewdrop Mint, Ice Blue, Petal Pink, Rosewood Mauve3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Color swatches of this product on the page. Black, White Smoke and Chilled Lilac are the launch colors. The others were added later.

Anthracite Black, Dove White, Jade Green, Midnight Blue, Dark Burgundy, Pale Mauve1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Six finishes on the US store. The launch release named four of them. Dark Burgundy and Pale Mauve were added later.

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 14: the eartip rests at the opening of the ear canal and makes a seal.

In-ear2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 7: Pi8 are designed to seal the ear canal.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless9Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-review-124327Read 10 October 2026Review says the earbuds rest within the ear with no stem protruding past it.

Stemless2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual Diagram 1 and the maker photos show a compact body without a stalk. TechRadar describes a concha-fit design.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ: you can use either the left or the right bud independently. Both buds are best for noise cancelling.

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

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BBowers & Wilkins Pi8

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Drive Units: 12mm Carbon Cone. The comparison table says 2 x 12mm Carbon Cone for the pair, so one driver per earbud.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

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Dynamic4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a single 12mm dynamic unit with the same sort of carbon cone as the Px8. The maker says Carbon Cone drive unit.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Carbon Cone1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Maker name for the diaphragm technology. The page does not give the exact material.

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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96kHz4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: aptX Adaptive for 24/96 playback. The launch release says the same. A compatible source is needed and the case retransmits in aptX Adaptive up to 24-bit/96kHz.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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24bits2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: True 24-bit audio connection. The codec is not named there. The launch release gives aptX Adaptive at 24-bit/96kHz. aptX Lossless itself is a 16-bit lossless mode.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

51Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-second-genRead 10 October 2026Press release: five-band adjustable EQ in the Bose QC Earbuds app.

51Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: 5-band customisable EQ plus TrueSound mode.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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No9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 2026Review cons: no spatial audio or head tracking features. TechRadar also says there is no proprietary spatial audio processing.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 31: Quiet mode gives full noise cancellation. Aware mode gives full transparency. Off is also available.

Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page: noise cancellation that automatically adapts to your surroundings. TechRadar says there is no adaptive ANC option and no way to tweak the ANC level. The maker wins, but the adaptive behaviour is not user-visible.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 31: Aware mode.

Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.4: ambient Pass-Through mode lets in some external sound.

Adjustable transparency

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No4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: noise cancelling is a basic toggle with no way to adjust the level of passthrough.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ on calls: the microphone system adapts to the environment to isolate your voice from background noise and wind. This is call processing and not a physical wind design.

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

With ANC on, the response has more sub-bass than the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. It under-emphasizes the mids and over-emphasizes treble. With ANC off the bass emphasis is lower.10Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-review-124327Read 10 October 2026Objective Measurements section. Firmware 1.1.2, Bose QC Earbuds app 2.0.2, default settings. No numeric deviation stored.

Warm sound signature with emphasised bass. SoundGuys measured the Pi8 on firmware 1.0.16.18 against its own preference curve. Bass runs about 5 dB above the target from 20 to 50 Hz, the response peaks about 9 dB above the target at 3.15 kHz and sits about 14 dB below the target at 20 kHz. These are local peaks, not regional averages.9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys lab response table for the Pi8 on the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve, measured on a B&K 5128 fixture per its How We Test method. Values read from the product page lab data. SoundGuys lists the signature as warm and says the Pi8 have more bass emphasis than expected.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Voices are clear in ideal conditions and usable in most environments. Some background noise stays audible in the simulated office test.10Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-review-124327Read 10 October 2026Microphone demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions.

Voices are reproduced accurately in SoundGuys recordings. Background noise rejection is not exceptional, so some environmental noise leaks through, but each voice stays intelligible. The recordings cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions.9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys microphone demonstrations in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The review text says the microphones work well in a variety of environments but background noise rejection is not exceptional. No numeric result is stored.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	9

Source11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer testing: the buds hit nine hours with ANC on. Volume, codec and method are not stated. Earbuds only, one charge.

BBowers & Wilkins Pi8

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.17
No	8.5

Source6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: closer to 8.5 hours from a single charge with ANC off in the reviewer's testing. Codec, volume and source are not stated, so the figure is approximate. The maker claim of 6.5 hours is with ANC on.9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 20265 h 10 min with ANC on, stored as 31/6 hours. SoundGuys uses music peaking at 75 dB SPL, firmware 1.0.16.18 and app 2.7.1, tested over two weeks on a unit supplied by the maker. Codec is not stated. This is earbud-only runtime and is below the 6.5 hour maker claim. The ANC off row is from TechRadar and is approximate.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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42Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 7: each earbud contains two microphones for picking up your voice during calls. Stored as 4 across the pair. The third microphone per earbud in the specification is for ANC.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-second-genRead 10 October 2026Press release: three microphones in each bud, six microphones working together for noise cancellation and voice pickup.

61Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Microphones: 3 per earbud for telephony and ANC. Stored as 6 across the pair.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 26: Fast Mute can be assigned to a touch control in the Bose QCE app.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 26: sidetones are managed in the Bose QCE app under Smart Calls.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the lack of sidetone-type tech to boost or minimise your own or the caller's voice.

Connectivity

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Chip

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Qualcomm QCC51817Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-review-comfy-fit-incredible-soundRead 15 October 2026Review: QCC5181 chipset alongside a discrete DAC and amp combo. The maker and other reviewers say only a latest-generation Qualcomm chipset. Only Tom's Guide names the part.

Connections

Bluetooth3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wireless Connectivity row lists Bluetooth profiles only. The USB cable is for charging.

Bluetooth2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-second-genRead 10 October 2026Press release: advanced Bluetooth 5.3. SoundGuys and What Hi-Fi also list 5.3.

5.41Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless technology.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024Read 10 October 2026Tech specs and Features: SBC and AAC, no aptX. TechRadar also lists SBC and AAC. The maker does not name codecs.

aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, HFP, AVRCP3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wireless Connectivity row: A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HFP Bluetooth, AVRCP Bluetooth.

A2DP v1.3.2, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2, BLE GATT2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: A2DP v1.3.2, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2 and BLE GATT.

LE Audio

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No2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026No LE Audio profile is listed in the specifications. Stuff says there is no LC3 or Bluetooth LE audio on board.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 40: connected to up to two devices at a time. Audio plays from one device at a time.

Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: Multipoint connectivity. The manual says two devices at once.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

22Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 41: two devices connected at once.

22Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 5.3: Pi8 supports multipoint and can be connected to two devices simultaneously. Only one device at a time can play audio or make calls.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

52Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 40: up to five devices in the earbuds device list.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 5.1.2: Android devices running Marshmallow 6.0 or later that support the Google Fast Pair Service pair through a pop-up.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

9m2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 41: range of 30 ft or 9 m.

10m8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8Read 15 October 2026Review: transmission between the earbuds has been reworked, including an increase in range to 10m through a new antenna. This is the maker claim as relayed by the reviewer. The reviewer saw two dropouts in testing.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 29: low latency Bluetooth audio, enabled in the Bose QCE app.

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Claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS9Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-review-124327Read 10 October 2026FAQ: pairs with a PC or any Bluetooth device, and the review used an iPhone. The maker lists apps for Android and iOS.

iOS, Android, Windows, macOS2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 5.1: iPhone, Android and Mac or PC pairing. The note on Windows 10 describes the Stereo and Hands-Free profiles. Section 8 covers streaming from a Mac over USB.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

Feature	Needs
Voice control	The Bose QCE app must be running on the device, open or in the background.
Remote selfie	Set up in the Bose QCE app and the camera app open on the device.

Source2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 27: the Bose QCE app must be running, open or in the background, to use voice control.3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ on remote selfie: set it up in the Bose QCE app, open the camera app, then say Hey Headphones Take Photo or use the assigned touch control.

BBowers & Wilkins Pi8

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android device running Marshmallow 6.0 or later that supports the Google Fast Pair Service.
Audio retransmission from the charging case	Connect an analogue or USB source to the case with the supplied 3.5 mm or USB-C cable. The case only sends the source audio to the earbuds. Earbud microphone signals are not sent back to the case.

Source2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Official licence

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Made for iPhone2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Apple MFi Made For iPhone support.

Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3: the product contains non-replaceable batteries. Printed page 5: do not attempt to remove the lithium-ion battery.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	8.5
ANC on	Yes	30

Source2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 37. Bose test June 2024: A2DP, IEC 60268-1 pink noise, 75 dB SPL, 3-band EQ at zero, Quiet mode (full noise cancellation). Up to 8.5 h per charge. Up to 2.5 full earbud recharges from the case for up to 30 h of listening, stored as the with-case total. The maker product page footnote says 9 h and 31.5 h instead. The guide is preferred. Codec not stated.

BBowers & Wilkins Pi8

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6.5
ANC on	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: up to 6.5 hours for earbuds with ANC on, plus 13.5 hours from the charging case. The 20 hour total is stated in the manual and the launch release says all figures are quoted with ANC on. Codec, volume and spatial settings are not stated. The information sheet footnote says pre-production hardware was tested with a smartphone.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

90min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 37: earbuds up to 1.5 hours. Bose test: depleted earbuds in a fully charged case.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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The specification lists charge time as 2 hours and does not name the earbuds or the case. The manual says to allow up to 3 hours to fully charge.2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Charge time = 2 hours. Manual section 4: allow up to 3 hours to fully charge.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

20min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 37: a 20-minute charge.

15min1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: 15-minute charge = 2 hours playback.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

3h2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 37: up to 3 hours of earbud playback after 20 minutes. Quiet mode, 75 dB SPL, 3-band EQ at zero.

2h1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Same row. ANC, codec and volume conditions are not stated.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

300mAh2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 6 lists Output Capacity 300 mAh on the line with the charging case input rating and output current. The label gives no typical or rated qualifier. It is read as the case battery capacity.

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User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3 gives the same statement for the product, which includes the charging case.

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Case charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 34: USB-C port on the back of the charging case.

USB-C2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 4: USB-C socket on the charging case.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

120min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 37: charging case up to 2 hours. The charging method is not stated.

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Wireless charging

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 34: a compatible third-party wireless charger, not provided, charges the case.

Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Wireless Charging Support: Yes.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Qi4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the case can be topped up wirelessly on a Qi pad. The maker names no standard.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 8: the case retransmits audio from a 3.5 mm analogue or USB source to the earbuds.

Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Voice commands2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 24 to 28: touch surface on both earbuds and voice control with Hey headphones.

Touch2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.2: touch-sensitive multi-function button area on the top face of each earbud.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 25: tap then touch and hold the right earbud for up, the left for down.

Touch6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: on-ear volume control by tap and hold on either earbud, left down and right up. It replaces the noise mode and voice assistant gestures.

Gestures

Tap: play or pause, answer a call, Double-tap: next track, end or decline a call, Triple-tap: previous track, Tap then touch and hold right earbud: volume up, Tap then touch and hold left earbud: volume down, Touch and hold for 1 second: change noise cancelling mode, Say Hey headphones: voice control2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 24 to 28 and 31.

Single tap: play or pause, answer call, Double tap: next track, Triple tap: previous track, Double tap and hold: end call, Touch and hold left earbud for 1 second: switch noise cancelling and pass-through, Touch and hold right earbud for 1 second: voice assistant, Touch and hold either earbud: volume, left down and right up, when set in the app2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual Diagram 2 symbols for the taps and Quick Start Guide: hold the left earbud for noise cancelling and pass-through, the right earbud for voice assistant. The double tap and hold symbol is read as end call from the red phone icon. Volume on tap and hold is from TechRadar.

Remappable controls

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 26: touch controls can be changed in the Bose QCE app.

Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.3: the app can customise the multi-function button behaviour.

Voice assistant

Hey headphones voice control, Phone voice assistant2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 27 and 28: Hey headphones voice control, and Assistant followed by a request to reach the phone assistant.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 30: in-ear detection with auto play or pause, auto answer and auto transparency.

Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.5: wear sensors in both earbuds pause audio when an earbud is removed. They can be switched off in the app.

Sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: there are no hearing tests for creating personalised sound profiles.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 11 and 17: small, medium and large eartips are included. Medium comes attached.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Accessories: Extra Small / Small / Medium / Large ear tips. The manual says medium tips are pre-fitted.

Ear tip materials

Silicone8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024Read 10 October 2026Design section: three sizes of silicone ear tips.

Silicone8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8Read 15 October 2026Review: four different sizes of silicone eartip in the box. TechRadar also says silicone.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Stability bands2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 16 to 19: stability bands in sizes 1, 2 and 3.

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Ear tip fit test

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No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: there are no ear-tip fit tests. What Hi-Fi? says the app has no eartip fit test.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX42Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 13: earbuds IPX4.

IP541Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Water Resistance: IP54 (earbuds).

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Software

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Companion app

Bose QCE app2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 12: Bose QCE app.

Bowers & Wilkins Music1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page: Bowers & Wilkins Music app for setup and control.

App platforms

Android, iOS3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Page says the app is available on Google Play and the Apple Store.

iOS, Android2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 6: the app is free on iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 45: updates start from a message in the Bose QCE app.

Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 6.2: software updates through the app.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

10.89g(0.4 oz)3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bud Single 0.024 lb, converted with 453.59237 g per lb to 10.89 g. The pound figure is rounded. Entire Product System 0.152 lb matches the case plus two buds. TechRadar and What Hi-Fi list 8.5 g per bud and SoundGuys lists 6 g. The maker figure is kept.

7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Weight: Earbuds 7g (each).

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width25.1Height29Depth21.1mm(1 × 1.1 × 0.8 in)4Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Einzelner Earbud 2.9 cm H x 2.51 cm W x 2.11 cm D. Maker-labeled axes in cm, stored in mm. The US page gives the same size in inches.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

47.17g(1.7 oz)3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Case 0.104 lb, converted to 47.17 g. Listed apart from the single bud, so read as the empty case. SoundGuys lists 45 g.

46g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Weight: Charging case 46g. Earbuds are not included.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width70.1Height35.1Depth48.3mm(2.8 × 1.4 × 1.9 in)4Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Etui 3.51 cm H x 7.01 cm W x 4.83 cm D. Maker-labeled axes.

Width65Height52Depth29mm(2.6 × 2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Dimensions (Charging Case): 65 mm (w) x 29 mm (d) x 52 mm (h). The axes are labelled in the source.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

A943182Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 4: FCC ID A94318.

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In the box

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In the box

2 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, Charging case, USB-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Fit Kit (Small, Medium and Large eartips and stability bands for each earbud), Safety sheet2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 11. The maker page lists the same contents and a safety sheet.

Pi8 earbuds with medium ear tips, Extra small ear tips x2, Small ear tips x2, Large ear tips x2, Charging case, USB-C charging cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable, Literature pack with Quick Start Guide and Safety and Warranty2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 1 carton contents, with the Quick Start Guide and Safety and Warranty literature pack.

Cables included

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to USB-A cable	0.3	1

Source5Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026In the box: USB-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, 30 cm). The US page gives 12 inches.

BBowers & Wilkins Pi8

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C charging cable	0.6	1
3.5 mm jack to USB-C audio cable	0.8	1

Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Accessories: 60 cm USB-C to USB-C charging cable and 80 cm 3.5 mm jack to USB-C audio cable. Lengths are the published nominal figures.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.html3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose US product page for QuietComfort Earbuds.

www.bowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.html1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.bowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw68d0bd69/downloads/ENGLISH-B&W-Pi8-Information-Sheet.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)bowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw68d0bd69/downloads/ENGLISH-B&W-Pi8-Information-Sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two page English Technical Information sheet. It repeats the manual specifications for features, codecs, microphones, drive units, battery, water resistance, accessories, case dimensions and weights. Its battery footnote says testing used pre-production hardware and software paired with a smartphone.

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Owner's guide 891405, English, copyright 2024. It covers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds with case model 442318.

www.bowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdf2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user manual, pages 2 to 8 of a 130 page multilingual PDF. Version file name Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdf.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Page says Bose products come with a 1-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. US page.

2years1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page: 2-year warranty valid from the date of purchase for select products. The US store is the market.

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