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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd 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 (3rd generation) vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 2.6 cm
Width 1.826 cm 2.5 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 1.9 cm
Weight 4.28 g 5.8 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 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
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd 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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
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 Adaptive EQ Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 5.7 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Omni-directional
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB charge cable - 1.25 m
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd 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 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 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 - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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