In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 2.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.3 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2 cm | - | |
| Weight | 13 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.9 cm x 4.65 cm x 3.4 cm / 55 g Earbud: 2.3 cm x 2 cm x 2.5 cm / 13 g |
Charging case: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | Limestone | Black | Indigo blue | Charcoal | White | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer | - | |
| Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant, IP54 | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics, computer | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Balanced armature / dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 5.7 mm | 9.2 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
| Features | - | Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Sensors | - | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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| Included Accessories | Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Qi wireless charger | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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