Sony WF-1000X vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000X vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm 2.5 cm
Width 10.3 cm 2.3 cm
Depth 2.45 cm 2 cm
Weight 6.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
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 Gold | Black Charcoal grey | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer, textile
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Headphones Form Factor In-ear 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 WF-1000X.
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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Cable Type USB cable USB charge cable - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
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Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Pair of Comply foam ear tips, charging case, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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