In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 and Sony LinkBuds S. 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 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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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: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g | |
| Colour | Limestone | Black | Indigo blue | Black | White | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer | - | |
| Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant, IP54 | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony LinkBuds S 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony LinkBuds S are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 5.7 mm | 5 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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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 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | - |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 16 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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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, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | - |
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