Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 and Sony WF-1000XM4. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.5 cm -
Width 2.3 cm -
Depth 2 cm -
Weight 13 g 41 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 headphones.
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
Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Limestone | Black | Indigo blue Black | Silver
Body Material Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer -
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant, IP54 Water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0.
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 5.7 mm 6 mm Sony WF-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Tap control
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Qi wireless charger USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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