Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT 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

Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.6 cm
Width - 2.5 cm
Depth - 1.9 cm
Weight 43 g 5.8 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation are lighter than Sony MDR XB70BT 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 Black Green | Gold tone | Black | Pink | Grey mist
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, polymer
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB70BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB70BT.
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
Noise Isolating - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB70BT offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation.
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 5.7 mm Sony MDR XB70BT have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Controls Volume control, remote control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB charge cable - 1.25 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony MDR XB70BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) 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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