In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport. 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 | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 2.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.1 cm | |
| Weight | 17 g | 6.4 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
Charging case: 7.06 cm x 3.56 cm x 3.35 cm / 55 g Earbud: 2.3 cm x 2.1 cm x 2.5 cm / 6.4 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | Oxygen blue | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, silicone, polymer | |
| Protection | - | IP57 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | - | 107 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 5.7 mm | Sony WF-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB charge cable - 1.25 m |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours | |
| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | Pair of Comply foam ear tips, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (800 mAh), 3 pairs of silicone ear fins (small, medium, large) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP57 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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