In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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 WF-1000XM5 |
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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: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Limestone | Black | Indigo blue | Black | Silver | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer | - | |
| Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant, IP54 | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 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) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 5.7 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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 WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | - |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 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 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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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 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | - |
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