New in Stiftung Warentest's headphone comparison: 32 current in-ear and headband headphones. One of them delivers top sound, another is top fit for sports. In addition to the test winners, the current test offers many other good headphones. With long battery runtimes of up to almost 86 hours, the headphones with earpieces scored particularly well...
Bowers & Wilkins PI5
ANC, 4 h, WirelessProduct details
Optimal audio performance with TWS technology for a stable and reliable connection between the earphones and Qualcomm aptX streaming for dynamic adjustment and optimization of connection stability. Enhanced noise cancelling. Four microphones for clear phone conversations. Voice assistant feature. Smart wearable sensor and smart case for fast wireless charging.
Application range | General, HiFi, Lifestyle, Travel |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, True Wireless |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Isolation | Closed |
Item number | 17463904 |
Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins |
Category | Headphones |
Manufacturer no. | FP42412 |
Release date | 11.11.2021 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Charcoal |
Application range | General, HiFi, Lifestyle, Travel |
Output | Stereo |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, True Wireless |
Music control | touchpad remote control, Universal Bluetooth Remote |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Button functions | Accept call, End call, interregnum, Play, Track, Volume Down, Volume Up |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones |
Fit | In Ear |
Isolation | Closed |
Driver diameter | 9.20 mm |
Frequency range | 10 - 20000 Hz |
Connections base/transmitter | USB-A Charging Out |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Bluetooth feature | AAC, aptX, SBC |
Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery life | 4 h |
Charging input | USB-C |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Quickstart overview |
Weight | 264 g |
Length | 14.60 cm |
Width | 10.70 cm |
Height | 7.40 cm |
Weight | 278 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 67.1More3.1 %
- 67.Belkin3.1 %
- 67.Bowers & Wilkins3.1 %
- 67.Hifiman3.1 %
- 67.Music Sound3.1 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 42.OPPO1 day
- 42.PhoneLook1 day
- 47.Bowers & Wilkins2 days
- 47.FiiO2 days
- 47.Google2 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 98.Soundpeats5.6 %
- 101.Poly6.2 %
- 102.Bowers & Wilkins6.5 %
- 103.Aiaiai6.6 %
- 104.Motorola6.8 %

You should recognise it by its form factor - Bower & Wilkins has found a characteristic, yet practical design. 20 hours of music playback are promised. Sound-wise, we are on the velvety side. It has punch, but doesn't overdramatically apply - everything is smooth and thoroughly honest.