Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 vs Technics EAH-AZ100

The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the easier pick for most people: longer battery life, a lighter and smaller fit, three-device multipoint and Dolby Atmos with head tracking. The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 is the step up for pure sound quality, with 12 mm carbon cone drivers, aptX Lossless and a smart case that retransmits audio from wired sources. Owners of both praise the sound and noise cancelling; the Pi8 wins on detail and the case trick, the AZ100 wins on stamina and everyday comfort.

• Choose the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 if you care most about detail and clarity, want lossless wireless from a phone or laptop, and will use the case to stream from in-flight or wired audio.
• Choose the Technics EAH-AZ100 if you want long battery life, a light comfortable fit, three-device switching and spatial audio for movies and games.