Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 2.6 cm | 3.48 cm | |
| Width | 2.5 cm | 2.25 cm | |
| Depth | 1.9 cm | 2.27 cm | |
| Weight | 5.8 g | 6 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.6 cm x 7.05 cm x 3.4 cm / 54.4 g Earbud: 2.5 cm x 1.9 cm x 2.6 cm / 5.8 g |
Charging case: 6.62 cm x 2.21 cm x 4.8 cm / 53 g Earbud: 2.25 cm x 2.27 cm x 3.48 cm / 6 g |
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| Colour | Green | Gold tone | Black | Pink | Grey mist | Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, polymer | Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass | |
| Protection | - | IP57 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Signature Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB | 107 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 5.7 mm | 9.2 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Controls | - | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 1.25 m | USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Battery Type | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | 70 mAh | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. |
| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 8 hours | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 35 hours | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 1.5 hours | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. |
| Included Qty | 2 | - |
| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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| Included Accessories | Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (800 mAh) | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP57 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 3 years |