B&O Beoplay E8
4 h, Wireless
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156 reviews
A very solid first attempt at true wireless headphones.
The headphones fit better than other in-ear headphones for me and the included memory foam tips are comfortable (very individual, other people don't like memory foam that way).
The headphones, as well as the case, are very well made. I especially like the case, it is perfect for in the jacket pocket and in a pinch it even goes in the pants pocket. I deducted one point because the touch control on the left headphone is a bit finicky - it often does not work. Fortunately, the important functions are on the right headphones ;)
I deducted one point from the design, because the headphones protrude significantly from the ears - a bit more than I would have expected from the pictures (but maybe I just have small ears).
The sound is very convincing for an in-ear headphones, clearly it can not compete with an over-ear headphones, but I am very satisfied. I deducted one point in the sound, because there is sometimes a short jerk in the left headphone.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the headphones, especially the good seal with the memory foam tips provides good passive noise cancellation, which is a big advantage in an open-plan office. However, if you're expecting a perfect true-wireless headphone, you might want to wait a bit longer.Pro
- Sound quality
- Passive noise cancellation
- Elegant case
Contra
- Short interruptions in the left headphone from time to time
- Fine control in the left headphone
The most beautiful, most troublesome headphones
First of all, I bought the Beoplay E8 at the airport and not at Digitec.
I like the sound very much. I find it full, clear in the highs and very pleasant to listen to. The wearing comfort is clearly 5* for me, but can vary depending on the shape of the ears as the buds are quite large.
Pairing the headphones is a bad joke. App says pair in the Bluetooth settings..... Bluetooth setting says pair in the app.... If it does work, then you have to connect in the settings first, then in the app... If it works. Horror!
The left Bud has also failed for me after just under 3 months... Or half of it. It still plays at about 15% volume.
I wouldn't buy them again, even though I'm very happy with the sound quality. Even when talking on the phone, by the wayPro
- Sound quality
- Design
- Charging case
Contra
- Coupling very tedious
- Bluetooth connection a joke
- Left handset just dies a quiet death
This review was created for a different variant: Beoplay E8 (4 h, Wireless)
Not recommended
- Left headphone often just falls out
- No wearing comfort
- Expensive and does not meet expectations of headphonesDo not buy.
Left ear dropouts that make them unusable. The second star is only because the quality is decent.
I definitively recommend the E8. Expensive and worth every cent you pay for !
Excellent in-ear speaker, superb sound transparency and exceptional soundstage for in-ears. Returning to more standard in-ears will not be possible after having experienced the E8.
On slight drawback: the equalizer provided in the app does not allow for fine-tuning (i.e. tuning specific frequencies individually).. This is a pity as the E8 lakes bass when played at low levels, or just to cover ambient noise when you walk in the streets. Too bad as this would be an easy software fix.
I had a super slight parasite noise in one ear after one month of use. B&O changed it under warranty within short delays. Excellent after-sales service!Pro
- super clear and transparent sound stage
- great design and small enough case. Only Apple does better, but with a much lower sound quality
- Great sound signature from B&O. I love it!
Contra
- when battery gets lower the E8 sound tends to drop off when you turn your head
- They don't hold permanently well in your ears, all plugs to that, except Bose.
- foam plugs offers the best sound quality, but they get dirty very quickly
- charging lights somewhat unclear on were the battery stands
6 out of 156 reviews
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