Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 vs Soundcore Liberty Neo - Where are the differences?

Brand
Bang & Olufsen
Soundcore
Product name
Beoplay E8 2.0
Liberty Neo
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Only differences
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
4,0 hours
Battery life
5,0 hours
Battery life with case
Battery life with case
16,0 hours
Battery life with case
20,0 hours
Quick charge
Chargetime
Chargetime
30,0 minutes
Chargetime
10,0 minutes
Playtime
Playtime
1,0 hours
Playtime
2,0 hours
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
USB-C
Recharge
-
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Yes
Qi Charging (Wireless)
No
Noise cancelling
Noise minimization (manufacturer-specific)
Noise minimization (manufacturer-specific)
Yes
Noise minimization (manufacturer-specific)
-
ANC
ANC
No
ANC
No
Microphone
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Quantity
Quantity
2
Quantity
2
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
4.2
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Audio
Driver
Driver
5 mm
Driver
-
Mono-Modus
Left
Left
No
Left
No
Right
Right
Yes
Right
Yes
Essays
Amount
Amount
5
Amount
3
Changeable
Changeable
Yes
Changeable
Yes
Waterproof
Certification
Certification
IP54
Certification
IPX7
Voice control
Alexa (integriert)
Alexa (integriert)
-
Alexa (integriert)
-
Google (integrated)
Google (integrated)
-
Google (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
Siri (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
-
Special features
Antibacterial
Antibacterial
-
Antibacterial
-
Interaction mode
Interaction mode
-
Interaction mode
-
Pulse measurement
Pulse measurement
-
Pulse measurement
-

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 Soundcore Liberty Neo.

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 Soundcore Liberty Neo is longer here with 5,0 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. Here the Soundcore Liberty Neo* offers more power overall. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 20,0 hours. With the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0, the battery life is up to 16,0 hours.

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 Soundcore Liberty Neo.

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. Here, with 2 microphones per earbud, there is no difference.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Die beiden TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich laufen über Bluetooth. Eine höhere Version ist hier immer besser und wirkt sich auf die Übertragung wie auch den Energieverbrauch aus. Vergleichn wir hier den Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 und Soundcore Liberty Neo, sehen wir Unterschiede:

  • Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0: Bluetooth 4.2
  • Soundcore Liberty Neo: Bluetooth 5.0
Der Soundcore Liberty Neo* bietet dir damit einen neueren und besseren Standard im Punkt Bluetooth.

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 Soundcore Liberty Neo 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 Soundcore Liberty Neo, you get IPX7 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.

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