Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 and Sony WI-C300. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Sony WI-C300 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Height | 2.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.3 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2 cm | - | |
| Weight | - | 15 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 7.3 cm x 4.7 cm x 3.3 cm / 45 g Earbud: 2.3 cm x 2 cm x 2.5 cm |
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| Colour | Charcoal grey | Black | Black | White | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer, textile | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Sony WI-C300 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sony WI-C300 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8. |
| Diaphragm | - | 9 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Sony WI-C300 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | On-cable | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Sony WI-C300 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | Volume, power on/off |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Sony WI-C300 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 1.2 m | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Sony WI-C300 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Sony WI-C300 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8. |
| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Voltage Provided | - | 3.7 / 5 V | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Power Consumption | - | 0.7 Watt |
| WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Sony WI-C300 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4GHz |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Sony WI-C300 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Sony WI-C300 |
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| Included Accessories | Pair of Comply foam ear tips, charging case, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large) | 3 pairs of hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (S, M, L) | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |