In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
Height | 3.079 cm | 2.5 cm | |
Width | 1.826 cm | 2.3 cm | |
Depth | 1.921 cm | 2.1 cm | |
Weight | 4.28 g | 6.4 g | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | Charging case: 7.06 cm x 3.56 cm x 3.35 cm / 55 g Earbud: 2.3 cm x 2.1 cm x 2.5 cm / 6.4 g |
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Colour | - | Black | Oxygen blue | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium, silicone, polymer | |
Protection | IPX4 | IP57 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Signature Sound | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | 107 dB | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | - | 5.7 mm | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | Omni-directional | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB charge cable - 1.25 m |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours | |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (800 mAh), 3 pairs of silicone ear fins (small, medium, large) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IP57 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |