The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 True Wireless are the third generation of E8 headphones. These premium in-ear headphones are quite versatile. While they're not as comfortable as the previous model, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Truly Wireless 2019, the 3.0 have a much longer single-charge battery life and more charges in the case. Their warm sound profile is also fairly well-balanced and should be well-suited to a wide variety of genres. Whether you're out on a light run or commuting to work, their sleek and small design makes them a solid choice for those on the go.
Our Verdict
The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 are decent for mixed usage. These premium, truly wireless earbuds have a warm sound profile. When you're commuting, they won't reduce much noise from engine rumbles. However, in the office, their passive noise isolation will block out some chatter. These earbuds also aren't gaming headphones: you can't use them on the PS4 or Xbox One, and their high latency makes watching videos or playing games on PC frustrating.
- Sleek and lightweight.
- Improved battery life of 6.6 hours with an additional charge in the case.
- Case supports Qi wireless charging.
- Reduced passive noise isolation.
- Treble-heavy sound.
The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 are okay for neutral sound. They're generally balanced, but users may not enjoy the contrasting treble, which is both veiled and sharp. The bass is consistent, but it lacks body, and the mid-range can be a little muddy. However, if you want to customize the default sound profile, you can use the TouchTone EQ in their companion app.
The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 are good for commute and travel. They don't reduce low noise like plane or bus engines but fare much better at reducing voices. They're also decently comfortable and are quite portable as they fit into most pockets. Their battery life should also be enough to get you from point A to B if you commute. If you're on a long-haul flight, the charging case provides four additional charges if you need just a little more juice before you land.
The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 are great for sports and fitness. Slightly less comfortable than their previous generation but just as stable and portable, they're a good choice whether you're running outside or working out at the gym. However, just like previous models, they don't have an IP rating for water resistance, although we don't test for that.
The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 are alright for the office. Their passive noise isolation performance might not be great for low rumbling sounds like bus engines, but it does a good job for voices, meaning you can tune out most office chatter. The battery life also requires you to take a break from listening to your audio to recharge them.
The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 are truly wireless earbuds, and you can't use them with either the PS4 or Xbox One. You can use them on PC via Bluetooth, but they aren't recommended for gaming due to their mediocre microphone and high latency that could easily disrupt your MMO raid just before the final push.
The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 are Bluetooth-only headphones that you can't use wired.
The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 are alright for phone calls. Their microphone struggles to separate your voice from background noise, and overall, your voice sounds thin. However, you should still be understandable to whoever's on the other line.
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The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 are the third generation of Bang & Olufsen E8 headphones, following the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Truly Wireless 2018 and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Truly Wireless 2019. Similar to but slightly improving on the 2.0, they have increased battery life and their case includes an additional charge. Their warm sound profile can also be customized using the companion app's 5-band EQ.
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The Jaybird Vista Truly Wireless are better earbuds than the Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 True Wireless. The Jaybird are designed for sport and while we don't test this, they have an IPX7 rating for water resistance while the Bang & Olufsen don't have an IP rating at all. However, if you take a lot of calls, the Bang & Olufsen have a better microphone. They also have a longer battery life, although they don't have an auto-off timer like the Jaybird.
The Apple AirPods Pro are better, more versatile Bluetooth earbuds than the Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 True Wireless. The Apple have a more balanced treble reproduction, a great active noise cancelling feature, and a more comfortable design. However, the Bang & Olufsen last longer on a single charge, and they leak less sound but feel less fully-featured overall.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 Truly Wireless 2019 are the previous generation of the Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 True Wireless. While similar, the 2.0 feel more comfortable and isolate background noise better than the 3.0. Their case feels more stable and is less likely to open on its own. The 3.0 have increased battery life, and their case also includes one more charge.
The Bang & Olufsen E8 3.0 True Wireless are similar to the Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless. While the Bose are smaller, they also have worse controls. If you want a more neutral sound, the Bose are relatively more consistent in sound reproduction. However, you can't customize the Bose's sound, unlike the Bang & Olufsen who have a ToneTouch EQ in their app.
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