In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 and Jabra Elite 3 Active. 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 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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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 |
Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g |
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Colour | Limestone | Black | Indigo blue | Black | |
Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant, IP54 | Waterproof, IP55 | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Jabra Elite 3 Active 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) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Personal Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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Sensitivity | 110 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 5.7 mm | 6 mm | Jabra Elite 3 Active have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
Features | - | PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
Microphone Features | - | Battery level indicator | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | Mute, volume, reject call, answer call |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 3 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 275 days | |
Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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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 | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels | |
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Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration |