Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm 2.6 cm
Width 1.65 cm 2.5 cm
Depth 1.8 cm 1.9 cm
Weight 4 g 5.8 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g 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
Colour - Green | Gold tone | Black | Pink | Grey mist
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, polymer
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
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
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 5.7 mm
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB charge cable - 1.25 m
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life - 7 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Included Accessories Charging case Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (800 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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