The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are versatile, truly wireless in-ears with a sturdy design. They look and feel like premium headphones and have a durable build quality that's compact and stable enough for sports. They also have a comfortable in-ear fit that isolates you from an impressive amount of noise. Unfortunately, they can sound a bit sharp, and their control scheme takes a bit of time to get used to.
Our Verdict
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are above-average truly wireless in-ears for mixed usage. They're great for sports and commuting, thanks to their compact, stable design and surprisingly good passive isolation. They're also sufficiently comfortable for an in-ear and barely leak even at high volumes. Unfortunately, they have a bit too much latency for gaming and watching movies. Pairing and their control scheme can also be somewhat of a hassle at times. On the upside, they have a decent, customizable sound that's a bit sharp but should be good enough for casual listening.
- High-end and durable build quality.
- Compact and comfortable design.
- Great isolation performance.
- Relatively high latency.
- Treble-heavy sound.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are okay for neutral listening. They have a well-balanced bass and mid-range but a relatively sharp treble reproduction. You can somewhat improve their frequency response with the Beoplay app, but they won't sound as balanced as some of the other truly wireless headphones we've tested. Also, due to their closed in-ear design, they have a poor soundstage and won't be the ideal headphones for more neutral listeners.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are very good for commute and travel. They're very portable and passively isolate against ambient noise better than some noise cancelling headphones. Their control scheme can be tricky at times, but their decently comfortable design and relatively long battery life should be enough for most trips.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are great for sports. They're stable and compact, truly wireless headphones with a decently comfortable in-ear fit. They're very portable and come with a charging case that doesn't add too much bulk. Unfortunately, their control scheme is not as responsive, and they come with four tip sizes, including foam tips but no stability fins, so they may not be ideal for all ear sizes.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are decent for the office. They isolate well and barely leak even at high volumes. This makes them suitable to use in a lively or quiet office environment. Their battery life might not be ideal for long continuous listening sessions at the office but should be good enough for most uses.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are Bluetooth-only headphones that aren't compatible with Xbox or PlayStation consoles. While you can use them with a Bluetooth-compatible PC, they have a mediocre-at-best microphone and a bit too much latency for gaming.
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- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Mar 06, 2018: Review published.
- Updated Mar 04, 2018: Our testers have started testing this product.
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The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 are compact, truly wireless in-ears with a premium-looking design. They're well-built, decently comfortable, and block a lot of noise passively. They also come with a great charging case that provides an additional eight hours of battery life.
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The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are a better truly wireless headset than the Apple AirPods (1st generation). The Bang & Olufsen have a more isolating in-ear fit that also translates into a better bass range thanks to the better seal they create in your ear. The Bang & Olufsen also have a customizable sound and better app support than the Apple, even on iOS devices. The Bang & Olufsen have a better control scheme that gives you all the essential functions, whereas the Apple rely heavily on voice-enabled controls, which is not always practical. On the other hand, the Apple have longer cumulative battery life at 25+ hours compared to the Bang & Olufsen's 15 hours, at best. The Apple also have a more reliable wireless connection with greater range and better latency than the Bang & Olufsen, especially on iOS devices.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are a slightly better truly wireless headset than the Jaybird Run Truly Wireless. The Bang & Olufsen have a sleeker, more premium-looking design, and a better isolation performance with their in-ear fit. They also have a smaller and more portable charging case and better default controls than the Jaybird. On the other hand, the Jaybird have a slightly more stable design for sports thanks to the multiple wingtip sizes for different ears. They also have a more customizable app support that gives them a better control over their sound profile than the Bang & Olufsen.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are a better truly wireless headset than the Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless. The Bang & Olufsen have a more compact and premium looking design than the Bose. They also have a smaller case that's easier to carry around and a better control scheme, although it can be a little confusing at first. The Bang & Olufsen also have a customizable sound thanks to their app support, better isolation than the Bose due to their in-ear fit, and a slightly better battery performance with a faster charge time. On the other hand, the Bose have an earbud fit that some will prefer over the fit of the Bang & Olufsen. The Bose also have a better-balanced sound out of the box, which may not even require an EQ for most tracks.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 are a slightly better truly wireless headset than the Sony WF-1000X Truly Wireless. The Bang & Olufsen have a more compact and portable design and a better charging case. The Bang & Olufsen also have a better latency and a more balanced default sound that you can customize thanks to the Bang & Olufsen app. They also isolate a little better than the Sony, despite not being noise cancelling. On the other hand, since the Sony have ANC, they do a bit better against low-frequency noise like the rumbling sounds of an engine.
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