Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 2.5 cm
Width - 2.3 cm
Depth - 2 cm
Weight 27 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
Colour Black | Blue | Red Charcoal grey | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer, textile
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB80BS.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8.
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Cable Type - USB charge cable - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Pair of Comply foam ear tips, charging case, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large)
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