Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 22 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

9
Average:

5
Bad:

1

8.2

User Score

Based on 327 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Fantastic sound quality
High-class style
Comfortable, even for those with large heads

Cons:

Often flaky Bluetooth
Expensive

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Last revision on April 28, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Fantastic sound quality
High-class style
Comfortable, even for those with large heads
Long lasting battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Often flaky Bluetooth
Expensive
Thick sound limits separation

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Expert reviews and ratings

The P5 Wireless could be the best sounding set of wireless on-ear headphones that you’ll ever clamp to your skull.

By PCWorld on May 05, 2016

There's no denying that Bowers & Wilkins' P5 Wireless Headphones are a luxury buy. But if you can afford them, with their superb sound and bespoke build quality, you'll likely feel that you've gotten your money's...

By Macworld on May 04, 2016

We're no strangers to high-end headphones, so when Bowers & Wilkins sent over its latest wireless headphones, we knew we were in for a special treat. The P5 Wireless are an icon brought back to the 21st century. These closed-back on-ear headphones are...

By GadgetMac on March 28, 2016

The Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless headphones are a premium sounding, premium looking pair of headphones, at a very premium price. You can't help but feel that maintaining the understated aesthetic and attention to detail of the previous versions were...

By wegotserved.com on March 05, 2016

Finding a quality pair of wireless headphones is not an easy task. You have to be willing to spend a premium for them and finding a pair that looks good, sounds great, and has decent battery life is a real challenge. Thankfully, some manufacturers only...

By reviewed.com on February 24, 2016

© Digital SpyUncompromising in style and substance, the Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless are the cream of the wireless headphone crop. From the chart pop of Little Mix's 'Black Magic' through to the more bass-heavy, rock tones of Arctic Monkeys' AM, we...

By digitalspy.co.uk on September 27, 2015

Luxurious, good-sounding wireless headphones – but for the price there are better units...

By Trusted Reviews on September 16, 2015

The P5 Wireless borrows its good looks from its sibling, the second-generation P5. Black leather generously upholsters the sumptuous band and the on-ear cups. Extending from the band are metal spokes, which elegantly criss-cross, before reaching...

By Good Gear Guide on August 31, 2015

The P5 Wireless is an incredibly classy pair of Bluetooth headphones with the signature Bowers & Wilkins...

By Expert Reviews on August 29, 2015

If the Bowers & Wilkins P5 look like an Aston Martin, they sound like a muscled up Mustang. While the low end can get a little pushy for our ears, those seeking powerful, musical bass without sacrificing lucidity in the midrange and treble will...

By Digital Trends on August 26, 2015

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Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless

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Price: $379

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