Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 vs Jabra Elite Sport - Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the Beoplay E8 2.0 from Bang & Olufsen and the Jabra Elite Sport.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The battery life of the Jabra Elite Sport is longer here with 4,5 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 4,0 hours, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 scores worse at this point. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. In terms of overall performance, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0* offers more at this point. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 16,0 hours. The Jabra Elite Sport comes insgsamt to a battery performance of up to 13,5 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Die Ladeanschlüsse der Kopfhöhrer unterscheiden sich. Der Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 wird per USB-C geladen. Der Jabra Elite Sport hat einen MicroUSB Anschluss.

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Unlike the Jabra Elite Sport, the case from the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 can also be charged wirelessly. This is called Qi charging.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Practical, but not always available: Atkive Noise Cancelling. Both headphones come without Active Noise Cancelling (short: ANC). Thus, you have to do without active noise cancellation with the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 and the Jabra Elite Sport.

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. Unlike the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0, the Jabra Elite Sport* with 4 pieces per side offers more. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 has 2 microphones built in per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

On the subject of Bluetooth, we don't have any differences between the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 and Jabra Elite Sport. Both TWS headphones run via Bluetoot 4.2. In general, a newer version is always better. Here, the Bluetooth affects the quality of the transmission and the energy consumption.

Can the earbuds be used separately?

The right earbud can be used independently of the left earbud on almost any True-Wireless headphone. This is also the case with both devices from this comparison. Rarely, the left headphone can be used separately, because they work in dependency of the right ear plug. Mostly the right headphone is the so called master. ) Neither the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0, nor the Jabra Elite Sport supports this special feature.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IP certification. However, the degree of protection is different. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 is certified with IP54. With the Jabra Elite Sport, you get IP67 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.