Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. 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 | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 2.6 cm | |
Width | - | 2.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 1.9 cm | |
Weight | 58 g | 5.8 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation are lighter than Sony WI-1000XM2 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 |
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Colour | Black | Silver | Green | Gold tone | Black | Pink | Grey mist | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium, silicone, polymer | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
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, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | Signature Sound | |
Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. |
Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 107 dB | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
Impedance | 22 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 9 mm | 5.7 mm | Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. |
MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
USB charge cable - 1.25 m | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 35 hours | |
Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation recharge faster than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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OTHERS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (800 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |