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General

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Series

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.

Elite1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Tech sheet title is Elite 10 Gen 2 in the Jabra Elite family.

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

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.

OTE180R, OTE180L, CPB185, 100-99282700-98, 100-99282701-98, 100-99282702-98, 100-99282703-98, 100-99282704-981Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026SKU table lists the five colours as 100-99282700-98 to 100-99282704-98. OTE180R, OTE180L and CPB185 come from the user manual.2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Front page lists MODEL OTE180R, OTE180L and CPB185.

GTIN / EAN

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

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.

June 20245Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/jabra-elite-10-gen-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026Unveiled in June 2024. The exact day is given inconsistently, so only the month is stored.

Status

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.

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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.

$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.

$279.993Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-10-gen-2-review-117650Read 13 October 2026MSRP $279.99 in the spec table.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/jabra-elite-10-gen-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026Price and release date section lists $279.99.

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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€279.996Press articletuttotech.net/news/2024/06/13/cuffie-jabra-elite-10-8-active-gen-2-ufficiali-prezzi-caratteristiche.htmlRead 13 October 2026279.99 EUR on the official Jabra store as reported on launch. Italian store, VAT included as published.

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

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US, IT6Press articletuttotech.net/news/2024/06/13/cuffie-jabra-elite-10-8-active-gen-2-ufficiali-prezzi-caratteristiche.htmlRead 13 October 2026US from the USD launch price. IT from the euro price on the Italian news report.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Titanium Black, Gloss Black, Cocoa, Soft White, Denim1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Segment

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Music1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Marketed as a next generation music experience.

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 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.

In-ear1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026In-ear true wireless earbuds with a semi-open design, sealed with silicone EarGels.

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

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.

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

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Either bud1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 20262Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Section 7.9. The right or left earbud can be used individually.

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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.

ABowers & 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.

BJabra Elite 10 Gen 2

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	10	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

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.

Dynamic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 20264Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jabra-elite-10-gen-2Read 13 October 2026Driver count 1, driver type dynamic, 10 mm.

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

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.

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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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Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Speaker bandwidth in music mode is 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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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Spatial Sound with Dolby Atmos, Stereo Spatializer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking. Stereo Spatializer is named in the user manual.

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

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 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.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Section 7.5. Advanced ANC adapts to the ear shape and earbud placement and adjusts in quiet, loud or windy places.

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 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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Section 7.6. HearThrough can be adjusted in the Jabra Sound+ app.

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.

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sections 7.6 and 7.7. HearThrough and sidetone adapt automatically in windy places.

Measured

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

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.

Dip between 100 and 200 Hz and a peak near 7.2 kHz against the SoundGuys preference curve.3Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-10-gen-2-review-117650Read 13 October 2026Compared with the SoundGuys preference curve. Firmware 1.1.4 and Jabra Sound+ app 5.19.1.0.

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 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.

Six-microphone array. The reviewer rates wind and background noise rejection as excellent. Test recordings cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions.3Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-10-gen-2-review-117650Read 13 October 2026Lab demo recordings in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions.

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.

ABowers & 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.

BJabra Elite 10 Gen 2

Hours (h)
5.45

Source3Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-10-gen-2-review-117650Read 13 October 20265 hours 27 minutes playing real music peaking at 75 dB. The review does not state the ANC setting or codec. Stored as 5.45 hours.

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.

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.

61Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Number of microphones is 6 (MEMS). Microphone bandwidth 100 Hz to 8 kHz.

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.

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.

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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.

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Section 7.3. Pressing a button during a call mutes and unmutes the microphone.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in 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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Connectivity

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Chip

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.

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Connections

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

Bluetooth1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC, LC31Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026The tech sheet lists AAC and SBC for the earbuds and LC3 for the Smart case.

Bluetooth profiles

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.

A2DP v1.3.2, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP 1.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP are the earbud profiles. PBP 1.0 and TMAP 1.0 are listed under the Smart case.

LE Audio

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Auracast

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

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth Multipoint is listed as Yes.

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

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.

24Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jabra-elite-10-gen-2Read 13 October 2026Multipoint devices: 2 devices.7Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/jabra-elite-10-gen-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026Multipoint lets you pair with two devices simultaneously.

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.

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101Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Up to 10 Bluetooth devices.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

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.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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.

10m1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Operating range up to 10 m.

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

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Claimed latency

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Lowest 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.

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.

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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.

ABowers & 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

BJabra Elite 10 Gen 2

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or higher
Swift Pair	Windows 10 or later. It may not be enabled by default.
Google Assistant	Android only
Audio streaming using the Smart case	Plug the Smart case into a USB-C or 3.5 mm audio output port with the supplied cable. The source must support audio output on that port.
Spatial Sound and Head Tracking	Off by default. Turn them on in the Jabra Sound+ app.

Source2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Official licence

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.

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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.

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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.

ABowers & 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.

BJabra Elite 10 Gen 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC on	No	6
ANC off	Yes	36
ANC on	Yes	27

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Music time up to 8 hours without ANC and up to 6 hours with ANC for the earbuds. Up to 36 hours without ANC and up to 27 hours with ANC with the charging case. Codec and volume are not stated.

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.

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=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.

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=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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8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

27h=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.

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180min2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Section 4.1. It takes up to 3 hours to fully recharge the earbuds in the Smart case. Stored as 180 minutes.

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.

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.

The earbuds take up to 3 hours to fully recharge in the Smart case. The earbuds and the Smart case take up to 3 hours to fully charge by USB-C cable or on the Jabra wireless charging pad. Fast charging needs at least 30 percent battery in the Smart case.2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sections 4.2 to 4.4.

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

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

5min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 20265 minutes of fast charge gives up to 1 hour of music time.

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.

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

1h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earbud playback after 5 minutes in the case.

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.

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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.

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Case charging port

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.

USB-C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026USB-C on the Smart 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.

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Wireless charging

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

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.

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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.

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

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.

Button2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Physical Left and Right buttons. Sections 7.2 to 7.4.

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

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.

Buttons2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Press and hold the Right button for volume up and the Left button for volume down.

Gestures

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.

Right button press: play or pause, Right button hold: volume up, Left button hold: volume down, Right button double-press: next track, Right button triple-press: previous track, Left button press: switch between HearThrough and ANC, Left button double-press: voice assistant, Either button press during a call: answer call or mute and unmute, Either button double-press during a call: end or reject call2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sections 7.2 to 7.4.

Remappable controls

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Most functions can be reassigned with MyControls in the Jabra Sound+ app (section 7.14).

Voice assistant

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Siri, Google Assistant (Android only)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Siri, and Google Assistant on Android only.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Auto pause music is listed as Yes.

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.

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

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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.

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.

S, M, L, XL1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Large, medium, small and extra large EarGels.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

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Ear tip fit test

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.

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Dust and water rating, buds

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

IP571Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion 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.

Jabra Sound+1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

App platforms

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.

Android, iOS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

User firmware updates

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

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

5.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 20265.5 g for each earbud.

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

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Width19.6Height18.8Depth28.2mm(0.8 × 0.7 × 1.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Main unit dimensions listed as W x H x D 19.6 x 18.8 x 28.2 mm.

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

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.

46.6g(1.6 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Listed as charging case weight 46.6 g. The sheet does not say whether the earbuds are included.

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

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.

Width24.4Height46.9Depth65.4mm(1 × 1.8 × 2.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging case dimensions listed as W x H x D 24.4 x 46.9 x 65.4 mm.

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

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Other certifications

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MFi, FCC, ISED, CE, RoHS, REACH, Proposition 65, Google Assistant, Fast Pair, Spotify Tap, Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

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.

Earbuds, Charging case, USB-C to USB-C/3.5 mm jack plug cable, Warranty and warning leaflet, 4 sizes of EarGels1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Cables included

ABowers & 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.

BJabra Elite 10 Gen 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C/3.5 mm jack plug cable	0.8	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026USB cable length 80 cm.

Links

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Product page

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

www.jabra.com/supportpages/jabra-elite-10-gen-22Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026The manual points to jabra.com/support. The Jabra product support page was found by search and did not load for agents because of a redirect loop.

Spec sheet

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.

www.jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Manual

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.

cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Copy of the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 user manual, Rev B, hosted by a distributor.

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.

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.