Erato RIO 3 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Erato RIO 3 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation. 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

Erato RIO 3 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Erato RIO 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.6 cm 2.6 cm
Width 5.1 cm 2.5 cm
Depth 3.4 cm 1.9 cm
Weight 14 g 5.8 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation are lighter than Erato RIO 3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 4.6 cm x 7.05 cm x 3.4 cm / 54.4 g
Earbud: 2.5 cm x 1.9 cm x 2.6 cm / 5.8 g
Colour Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver Green | Gold tone | Black | Pink | Grey mist
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, polymer
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Erato RIO 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Erato RIO 3.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, aptX
Noise Isolating - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 100 dB 107 dB Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation have higher sensitivity than Erato RIO 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 14.2 mm 5.7 mm Erato RIO 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation.
MICROPHONE Erato RIO 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Erato RIO 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode -
CABLE Erato RIO 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Cable Type - USB charge cable - 1.25 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Erato RIO 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 130 mAh 60 mAh Erato RIO 3 have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation.
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Erato RIO 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS Erato RIO 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Included Accessories - Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (800 mAh)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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