Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

10
Average:

0
Bad:

2

Pros:

Powerful audio performance with deep bass and crisp highs
App features adjustable EQ
Very secure in-ear fit

Cons:

Transparency mode can be confusing before adjustments are made

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Last revision on January 10, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Powerful audio performance with deep bass and crisp highs
App features adjustable EQ
Very secure in-ear fit
Excellent mic clarity

Reviewers Didn't Like

Transparency mode can be confusing before adjustments are made

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Expert reviews and ratings

By Expert Reviews on September 11, 2018 80

The B&O E8 are among the most stylish wireless in-ears money can buy but they come with a hefty price...

By Pocket-lint on September 03, 2018 90

The Beoplay E8 wireless from B&O Play is one of the best sounding and best designed pairs of wire-free earphones we've tested. The sound quality and EQ profile versatility is what shines, plus the included carry/charging case is great.However, there is...

By Sound Guys on July 07, 2018 75

The Beoplay E8 true wireless earbuds have a great battery life and surprisingly good sound, but the high price and annoying connectivity make it hard to recommend to anyone that doesn't enjoy burning...

By Engadget on February 14, 2018 76

With so many flagship phones leaving behind the headphone jack over the past two years, the need for a good pair of Bluetooth earbuds has only intensified. While the first crop of true wireless products had their share of comfort and connection...

By Phone Arena on January 23, 2018 75

The B&O Beoplay E8 has everything you might want in a pair of true wireless headphones for casual music listening. From its superb audio quality, to its simple and elegant design, the Beoplay E8 definitely has a lot to show for. Add to that, it even...

By The Verge on January 17, 2018 60

My hope when I stuck the $300 Beoplay E8s into my ears for the first time was that they'd immediately stand out as the best truly wireless earbuds I'd ever tried. For that kind of money, and with B&O Play's strong reputation, why shouldn't they? At...

By TechRadar on December 21, 2017 80

The Beoplay E8 is a tiny yet impressive piece of audio tech. While the four-hour battery life can be a bit frustrating for all-day users, it's certainly not something we'd hold against the E8. The touch controls are responsive, and we just can't get...

By pickr.com.au on December 07, 2017 84

Even without noise cancellation, however, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 cordless in-earphones are one of the nicest pairs we've ever come across, delivering a real punch of sound in a size that will boggle the mind.Simply put, the Beoplay E8 are warm...

By Macworld on December 06, 2017 100

While they rate amongst the most expensive true wireless headphones we've tested, the B&O Beoplay E8 are without a doubt, the best sounding and most luxurious-feeling headphones that we've tested. If you can afford them, you'll most likely be very...

By PC Mag on October 23, 2017 80

The wire-free B&O Play Beoplay E8 earphones deliver high-quality Bluetooth audio and an app that allows you to set your EQ preferences, but feel a bit...

By zitseng.com on February 14, 2019

The Beoplay E8 lives up to the excellent audio quality that B&O is known for. The E8 also shows you can have earbuds that not only just sound great, but also look...

By 9to5mac.com on January 03, 2019

Bang & Olufsen looks to be one of the early companies to begin offering fully wireless earphones with a wireless charging case. While we're still waiting on Apple to offer a wireless charging case for AirPods (and AirPower), B&O is updating its Beoplay...

By Channel News Australia on July 18, 2018

These earbuds are not for the casual listener, they are tailored to those who want to hear every strum, beat and note.The compact rechargeable case is compact and very handy. For the women reading this, it easily fits into a medium sized clutch.They are...

By Sound Guys on July 07, 2018 75

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