In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 and Jabra Elite 8 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 8 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: 1.97 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.97 cm / 5 g Charging case: 2.44 cm x 6.54 cm x 4.69 cm / 46.4 g |
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Colour | Limestone | Black | Indigo blue | Black | Caramel | Dark grey | Navy | |
Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant, IP54 | IP54, IP68, water-resistant, dust-proof | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 8 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 5.3 | Jabra Elite 8 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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP), Public Broadcast Profile (PBP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Hybrid ANC | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 8 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
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 8 Active have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite 8 Active have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | Voice guidance, MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, Microsoft Swift Pair, HearThrough, Personalised Sound technology, Apple MFI, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | MEMS-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | Mute, volume, power on/off, call, sidetone |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 8 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 8 Active |
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Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication, over the air updates, Rapid Charge Technology, sleep mode, in-ear pressure relief | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 8 Active |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 14 hours | Jabra Elite 8 Active lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 56 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 8 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 315 days | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Jabra Elite 8 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, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, BQB, REACH, MIL-STD-810, MFI, Qi, ISED | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |