BOWERS & WILKINS PI7 S2
Lost in S2 day
If you’d rather stick live worms in your ears than yet another pair of AirPods knock-offs, there’s not a stalk to be seen on B&W’s latest buds (although they are still available in white). As smart as they look, though, it’s really all about what’s inside. The Pi7 S2s have dual drivers – one dynamic, one balanced armature – plus adaptive noise-cancelling and extended Bluetooth range, and can play hi-res 24-bit/48kHz audio thanks to aptX Adaptive support. They’ll last 5hrs before needing a trip to the charging case, which doesn’t just hold an extra 16hrs but also doubles as a transmitter if you plug it into a headphone socket. Tempted? Come back next month when we’ll have a full review. £349 / bowerswilkins.com