Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 vs. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 vs. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 2nd generation
Height 2.5 cm 3.09 cm
Width 2.3 cm 2.18 cm
Depth 2 cm 2.4 cm
Weight 13 g 5.3 g Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.9 cm x 4.65 cm x 3.4 cm / 55 g
Earbud: 2.3 cm x 2 cm x 2.5 cm / 13 g
Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g
Colour Limestone | Black | Indigo blue White
Body Material Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer -
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant, IP54 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0.
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 5.7 mm -
Features - Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Included Accessories Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Qi wireless charger 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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