Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.7 cm 2.6 cm
Width 2.22 cm 2.5 cm
Depth 2.63 cm 1.9 cm
Weight 21 g 5.8 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 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
Colour Black | Peony AW19 Green | Gold tone | Black | Pink | Grey mist
Body Material Aluminium, nylon, silicone, leather, foam, polymer, textile Aluminium, silicone, polymer
Protection Moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6.
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC, aptX
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 113 dB 107 dB Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6.4 mm 5.7 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Controls 3-button remote -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB charge cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 0.52 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 50 mAh 60 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6.
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, USB charging cable, pair of Comply foam ear tips, 2 cable clips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), 4 pairs of EarFins Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (800 mAh)
Compliant Standards IP54 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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