Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation vs Sony WF-C500 - 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 3rd Generation from Bang & Olufsen and the Sony WF-C500.

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 Sony WF-C500 is longer here with 10,0 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 7,0 hours, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation 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 3rd Generation* offers more at this point. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 35,0 hours. The Sony WF-C500 comes insgsamt to a battery performance of up to 20,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

• Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation*: 20,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,5 hours Akkulaufzeit
• Sony WF-C500*: 10,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit

Unlike the Sony WF-C500, the case from the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation 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 3rd Generation and the Sony WF-C500.

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?

Beide TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich funktionieren über Bluetooth. Je höher die Version, desto besser ist es für die Qualität in der Übertragung und auch dem Energieverbrauch. Die beiden Kopfhörer unterscheiden sich hier. Der 5.1 hat Bluetooth 5.1. Bei dem Sony WF-C500 gibt es Bluetooth 5.0. Damit ist der Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 3rd Generation* mit dem bessern und neuern Bluetooth-Standard ausgerüstet.

Driver size of the headphones

The larger the driver of a headphone, the better it can reproduce low tones (bass). At this point, the two headphones do not differ. Both have a driver size of 5 mm.

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 3rd Generation is certified with IP54. With the Sony WF-C500, you get IPX4 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.