Sony MDR XB80BS vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB80BS and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0. 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 XB80BS vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Sports -
Height - 2.5 cm
Width - 2.3 cm
Depth - 2 cm
Weight 27 g 13 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 are lighter than Sony MDR XB80BS 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
Colour Black | Blue | Red Limestone | Black | Indigo blue
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer
Protection Splashproof Splashproof, dust-resistant, IP54
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB80BS.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB80BS offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0.
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 12 mm 5.7 mm Sony MDR XB80BS have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0
Cable Type - USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony MDR XB80BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB80BS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, cord adjuster, 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large) Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Qi wireless charger
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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