In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 and KEF Mu3. 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 | KEF Mu3 |
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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: 1.75 cm x 2.63 cm x 2.45 cm / 5.8 g Charging case: 6.2 cm x 5.2 cm x 3.35 cm / 46.8 g |
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Colour | Limestone | Black | Indigo blue | Silver grey | |
Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer | - | |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant, IP54 | Splashproof | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | KEF Mu3 |
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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 5.0 | KEF Mu3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | KEF Mu3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Max Input Power | - | 5 mW | |
Sensitivity | 110 dB | 104 dB/mW | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 have higher sensitivity than KEF Mu3. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 5.7 mm | 8.2 mm | KEF Mu3 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | KEF Mu3 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | KEF Mu3 |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | Multiple function button |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | KEF Mu3 |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | KEF Mu3 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | KEF Mu3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | KEF Mu3 |
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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 | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (350 mAh) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IPX5 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | - |