Add to your order
- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
- No Additional Cost: You pay nothing for repairs – parts, labor, and shipping included.
- Coverage: Plan starts on the date of purchase. Drops, spills and cracked screens due to normal use are covered from day one. Malfunctions are covered after the manufacturer's warranty. Real experts are available 24/7 to help with set-up, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more.
- Easy Claims Process: File a claim anytime online or by phone. Most claims approved within minutes. We will send you an e-gift card for the purchase price of your covered product. In some instances, we will replace or repair it.
- Product Eligibility: Plan must be purchased with a product or within 30 days of the product purchase. Pre-existing conditions are not covered.
- Terms & Details: More information about this protection plan is available within the “Product guides and documents” section. Simply click “User Guide” for more info. Terms & Conditions will be available in Your Orders on Amazon. Asurion will also email your plan confirmation with Terms & Conditions to the address associated with your Amazon account within 24 hours of purchase.
- No Additional Cost: You pay nothing for repairs – parts, labor, and shipping included.
- Coverage: Plan starts on the date of purchase. Drops, spills and cracked screens due to normal use are covered from day one. Malfunctions are covered after the manufacturer's warranty. Real experts are available 24/7 to help with set-up, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more.
- Easy Claims Process: File a claim anytime online or by phone. Most claims approved within minutes. We will send you an e-gift card for the purchase price of your covered product. In some instances, we will replace or repair it.
- Product Eligibility: Plan must be purchased with a product or within 30 days of the product purchase. Pre-existing conditions are not covered.
- Terms & Details: More information about this protection plan is available within the “Product guides and documents” section. Simply click “User Guide” for more info. Terms & Conditions will be available in Your Orders on Amazon. Asurion will also email your plan confirmation with Terms & Conditions to the address associated with your Amazon account within 24 hours of purchase.
- Buy a lot of stuff on Amazon? Tons of items eligible for coverage, from the latest tech like laptops, game consoles, and TVs, to major appliances, sporting goods, tools, toys, mattresses, personal care, furniture, and more.
- Accidents happen. That’s why for your portable products we cover accidental damage from handling such as drops, spills and cracked screens. We also cover electrical and mechanical malfunctions, power surges, and wear and tear.
- Past and future purchases covered. 30 days after you are enrolled, all eligible past purchases (up to 1 year prior to enrollment) and future eligible purchases made on Amazon will be covered by your plan as long as you are enrolled.
- Fast, easy claims. Frustration-free claims, with most filed in minutes. We will fix it, replace it, or reimburse you with an Amazon e-gift card for the purchase price of your product (excluding tax). File at Asurion.com/amazon.
- No hidden fees. For just $16.99 a month + tax you’re covered for up to $5,000 in claims per 12-month period. *THIS PROGRAM IS MONTH-TO-MONTH AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL CANCELED* Coverage for all products ends 30 days after the plan is canceled. Cancel any time.
Add to your order
- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
$109.99$109.99
FREE delivery Wednesday, May 22
Ships from: Just Right! Sold by: Just Right!
$87.99$87.99
FREE delivery Tuesday, May 21
Ships from: Buying Done Right Sold by: Buying Done Right
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 True Wireless Earphones Qi Charging, Natural - 1646101
Learn more
Purchase options and add-ons
Brand | Bang & Olufsen |
Model Name | Beoplay E8 2.0 |
Color | Natural |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
About this item
- Truly wireless: be play E8 2. 0 delivers totally wireless, cord-free convenience. Equipped with Qi Wireless charging, these in-ear headphones have an elegant grab-and-go design that is truly portable.
- Touch control: easily control your listening experience With the touch interface on these true wireless ear buds. Simply tap to switch tracks, take calls, and activate transparency mode and voice controls.
- Listen Longer: Up to 4 hours playtime at moderate volume, 3.5 hrs streamed at 1mW with 1KHz with Bluetooth
- Charged up: Be play E8 2. 0 earphones come with a leather Qi wireless fast charging case for seamless charging on the go. Combine your case with an optional Qi charging pad for the ultimate in wireless convenience.
- Signature sound: these elegant ear buds are tuned by Bang & Olufsen sound engineers to ensure a rich, authentic sound. Enjoy a powerful listening experience With these effortlessly high-tech earphones.
There is a newer model of this item:
Save on Quality Tripod by AmazonBasics |
AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag, 2-Pack | AmazonBasics Lightweight Mini Tripod, 4-Pack | AmazonBasics 50-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag, 4-Pack |
Consider a similar item
Buy it with
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Important information
Visible screen diagonal
0" / 0 cm
From the manufacturer
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 True Wireless Earphones
Premium Wireless Listening Experience
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 earbuds deliver a truly wireless listening experience. An elegant design ensures the comfortable in-ear headphones look as good as they feel.
Effortlessly High Tech
The earbuds are enhanced with B&O Signature Sound for pristine sound quality. A luxurious charging case lets you recharge your Beoplay E8 2.0, adding three additional full charges of four hours each, so you can enjoy up to 16 hours of playtime. Intuitive touch controls give you the power to easily switch tracks, answer calls and activate Transparency Mode. An optional Qi wireless charging pad takes cord-free convenience to the next level.
Features:
- Tuned by sound engineers to deliver rich and authentic wireless Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound
- Intuitive touch interface on earphones let you easily control music and calls with a simple tap
- Included leather charging case features brushed aluminum inlay and complements the optional Qi charging pad
- Enjoy up to 16 hours of playtime; one initial four-hour charge plus three additional on-the-go charges in the wireless case
- Cord-free design offers a truly wireless listening experience with Qi wireless charging capabilities
-
High Quality Streaming
The earphones are crafted with Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) to deliver high-quality sound.
-
Stay Charged Up
The Qi-certified wireless charging case holds three full four-hour charges.
-
Signature Sound
Experience music the way the artist intended it to be heard with these high-tech earphones.
Product Comparison
0.91 x 0.79 x 0.98in | Item Dimensions | 4 x 2 x 2in |
2.05 ounces | Item Weight | 2.12 ounces |
| Noise Isolation | |
| Sports & Exercise | |
| iOS Phone Ctrl. | |
| Android Phone Ctrl. | |
0.91 x 0.79 x 0.98in | Item Dimensions | 1.9 x 0.9 x 1.04in |
2.05 ounces | Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
| Noise Isolation | |
| Sports & Exercise | |
| iOS Phone Ctrl. | |
| Android Phone Ctrl. |
0.91 x 0.79 x 0.98in | Item Dimensions | 24 x 1 x 1in |
2.05 ounces | Item Weight | 7.41 ounces |
| Noise Isolation | |
| Sports & Exercise | |
| iOS Phone Ctrl. | |
| Android Phone Ctrl. | |
0.91 x 0.79 x 0.98in | Item Dimensions | 0,79 x 1,18 x 1in |
2.05 ounces | Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
| Noise Isolation | |
| Sports & Exercise | |
| iOS Phone Ctrl. | |
| Android Phone Ctrl. |
Bang & Olufsen transforms your listening experience with better sound and acoustic performance wherever you are with in-home music systems, portable speakers and headphones that integrate seamlessly into everyday life.
Compare with similar items
This Item Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 True Wireless Earphones Qi Charging, Natural - 1646101 | Recommendations | dummy | dummy | dummy | dummy | |
Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | |
Price | $109.99$109.99 | $396.91$396.91 | $449.00$449.00 | -45% $125.79$125.79 List: $227.99 | -18% $164.83$164.83 List: $199.99 | -28% $129.99$129.99 List: $179.99 |
Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 20 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Noise cancellation | 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Battery life | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Sold By | Just Right! | LY Berditchev Co. | Devialet Inc | Amazon.com | LY Berditchev Co. | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Wireless | Bluetooth | Wireless | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wireless |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | True Wireless | In Ear |
connector type | BluetoothBluetooth 4.2 AAC codecsBang and Olufsen AppCompatible with Bang & Olufsen AppCord1.25 m USB-A to USB-C cable for ChargingOn-device control (remote, touch interface)1 Multi-function button on each earphone - touch interface | wireless | — | wireless | USB Type C | — |
noise control | sound isolation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Touch Control | Noise Control | Devialet Gemini app (iOS & Android) | Voice Control | Media Control | Media Control |
water resistance | — | waterproof | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | — |
material | Aluminum, Leather | Anodized Aluminum, Plastic, Silicone, Glass | — | Plastic | Plastic | — |
Looking for specific info?
What's in the box
Product information
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
---|---|
Special Feature | Android Phone Control, Noise Isolation, Sports & Exercise, iOS Phone Control |
Included Components | Charging case |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Aluminum, Leather |
Specific Uses For Product | Music |
Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
Ear Placement | In Ear |
Impedance | 16 Ohm |
Control Type | Touch Control |
Cable Feature | Without Cable |
Item Weight | 0.29 Kilograms |
Frequency Range | 20 – 20000 Hz |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Control Method | Touch |
Number of Items | 1 |
Battery Life | 4 Hour |
Manufacturer | Bang & Olufsen |
Product Dimensions | 2.7 x 1.8 x 1.3 inches |
Item Weight | 10 ounces |
ASIN | B07MRWKRBT |
Item model number | 1646101 |
Batteries | 3 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
3.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #120,444 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #5,966 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 22, 2019 |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Product Description
Signature sound pristine Bang & Olsen signature sound comes through loud and clear with Bioplays E8 2. 0 wireless earphones. Tuned by acclaimed Bang & Olsen sound engineers, The earphones boast a rich, authentic sound with a subtle and elegant design. Perfectly suited to your busy lifestyle, these sleek in-ear Bluetooth headphones offer a truly wireless way to listen to music and take calls while you’re on the go. An included leather wireless charging case features a beautiful brushed aluminum inlay that securely surrounds your ear buds with a quick magnetic click. This convenient charging case provides up to three additional on-the-go charges, four hours each, for a total of 16 hours of playtime. Qi-certified for wireless charging, the charging case is perfectly complemented by the efficient B&O Qi charging pad, sold separately. High tech meets high style The luxurious design of Belay E8 2. 0 is supported by its effortlessly high-tech performance. Advanced Bluetooth 4. 2 with DSP allows for sound tuning, equalization, and gain while the dynamic speaker and electronic transducer of these in-ear headphones deliver premium sound quality. These Bluetooth earphones are crafted with Near field magnetic induction (NFMI), an innovative audio streaming technology used in hearing aids to reduce dropouts between ear buds. Intuitive touch interfaces imply tap these earphones to change your tune or answer a call. The easy-to-use touch interface lets you switch between tracks, take calls and activate voice commands without having to take your smartphone out of your pocket. It even lets you activate the transparency Mode, which quickly and safely reconnects you with ambient noises around you. Impeccable design Bee play E8 2. 0 is crafted with quality materials for a sleek and functional finish. The clean and minimalist design of the ear buds, charging case and optional Qi charging pad complement each other beautifully. Hairline brushed aluminum, cowhide leather and silicone materials not only look great, but are strong enough to stand up to the daily wear and tear of your busy life.
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the appearance of the headphones, mentioning it has a beautiful design and a luxurious finish. However, some customers have reported issues with charging and connectivity. They say the charging unit died after 2 years and the headphones stopped charging completely. They also say the Bluetooth connectivity is poor and the device fails to connect consistently. Customers also dislike the value. They disagree on sound quality, fit, comfort, and quality.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. For example, they say it has a beautiful design, a luxurious finish, and a very nice form factor. Some mention that the color choices are great and the wireless-charging case is small and sleek.
"...APPB&O have always been about aesthetics. Their web design is exceptional, so I went into the app with high expectations...." Read more
"...The color choices are great, and the wireless-charging case is small, sleek, attractive and expensive-looking. The reviews are generally good...." Read more
"...The physical noise blocking is fairly good. The case is gorgeous and the charging options are ideal. These are my first B&O product, and omg!..." Read more
"...With a little touch of metal though, the earbuds exudes minimalistic beauty and look quite discreet. The charging chase is very attractive as well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is great, particularly the bass and mids. They appreciate the great noise cancellation, while others say that the maximum volume is very low, the left ear bud is drastically louder than the right, and that the earphones would not even respond to volume changes from the app.
"...One thing I have in mind about E8 is that because of its great noise cancellation, when I become sweaty, suddenly the whole closed sound experience..." Read more
"The audio quality is great but the downfall of this product and company is the service...." Read more
"...reviews, Sennheiser has the best sound quality, Sony has the best noise cancelation, and Master Dynamic have the best YouTube commercials...." Read more
"...The biggest offense is the sound latency, which is the worst I’ve seen. Makes watching videos on my phone virtually impossible..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that it's a high quality set, with incredible earphones. The case is great and has a very nice form factor. However, others say that the quality is disappointing, the product overall is subpar, and the right earbud was defective out of the box.
"...Aesthetically, the case is better looking and appears to be higher quality than the Sennheiser and Master Dynamic cases...." Read more
"...pretty annoyingly with loud highs and also sounded low quality, less superior, etc because of less bass..." Read more
"...Great form factorTop notch noise cancelingWireless and USB-C charging caseCons:..." Read more
"...I used them daily but there is a major design flaw in these products. If the charging case fully discharges it can no longer charge again...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that the comfort is very good, while others say that it constantly falls out of their ears.
"...They create a solid seal, expand and remain comfy for hours of use...." Read more
"...So I decided to do side by side comparisons. Both earbuds were similar comfort-wise...." Read more
"...the Comply foam tips as they do the best at noise isolation and comfort, although it does make the earbuds feel a little "crooked" in the case but..." Read more
"...them fit right and after a while (1-2 hours on a plane), the units made my ears hurt and I end up having to take them out for relief.5...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the headphones. Some find the fit good, while others say it's not designed for small ears. The case is also bulky and not easy to carry.
"...COMFORT / FITThe headphones stay put and feel very secure...." Read more
"...The leather is premium, it's small enough to fit in a pocket and it's actually wireless...." Read more
"...4. I tried all of the different earplugs that this came with. None of them fit right and after a while (1-2 hours on a plane), the units made my..." Read more
"...I had to explicitly pause music and unpair the budsFit is ok, but is not as snug for exercising as I’d hoped...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the headphones. For example, they mention that the charging unit died after 2 years, the base station failed to charge, and the left earbud would only hold the charge for about an hour and 5 minutes. Some say that the case just stopped charging wirelessly.
"...If the charging case fully discharges it can no longer charge again. This issue is not my fault and yet they wont replace it either...." Read more
"...I'm disappointed with the battery life as I have never been able to get more than 2.5 hours of use from a full charge...." Read more
"...But the Momentums have a battery drain issue that I did not want to deal with, so I went with the B&O's and I was blown away...." Read more
"...20 minutes in the case before trying to pair it because the earphones are out of battery...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the connectivity of the headphones. They mention that the Bluetooth could not maintain a connection, they have occasional connection difficulties when switching devices, and the connection to their phone fails more than it should. Some customers also say that the app is very unstable and gets easily disconnected.
"...You also have to constantly pair them up as the Bluetooth connection gets lost all the time..." Read more
"...between devices (iPad and then iPhone, for example), you get even more connection issues. "..." Read more
"...is premium, it's small enough to fit in a pocket and it's actually wireless. The ability to throw this on my wireless charger is such a nice feature...." Read more
"...But I cannot accept that it will not consistently connect back with the same device I was just connected to...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the headphones. They say it's not worth the money, it'll produce sub-par sound, and lacks many features that cheaper ones have. Some customers also mention that the battery dies after 3 to 4 songs.
"...Yes, these are expensive, but they offer more compared to the other $300 true wireless earbuds out there, in my opinion...." Read more
"..." Read more
"...Also, definitely not worth $350. Luckily I got these on sale for $250 but I already feel like I overpaid for them for how they perform...." Read more
"...The sound quality is fine, but it doesn’t match the price.The individual earphones charge sporadically and are not reliable...." Read more
Reviews with images
-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
As you guys know, AirPods does not so great job on noise cancellation because it's not in-ear. The optimal moment for me with AirPods was when I wipe my ear and my AirPods with a tissue and make them both full of friction (by wiping out earwax or any sort of dust), I could put them in my ears and feel some sort of closed environment for the sound. E8 didn't need that. I had E8 2.0 on my ears, walked right through the busiest area, and did not hear much from the environment even though I wasn't blasting my music.
2. Sound quality
I've been using AirPods for quite a while and was so used to its sound. When I put E8 2.0 on, I suddenly realized less bass and more highs, which was what I expected after using a couple of B&O's products (Beoplay A2 and H8). At first, E8 2.0 sound sounded pretty annoyingly with loud highs and also sounded low quality, less superior, etc because of less bass (I felt AirPods bass made AirPods' sound relatively superior to E8's. Plus, one of the reviews I read online mentioned how B&O E8 2.0 did not choose Bluetooth 5.x but 4.2, which is what AirPods 1 has. AirPods 2 has 5.0. So my ears were pretty biased by those reviews). Then, I decided to become more used to E8 first so I could compare AirPods' sound to E8's rather than E8's to AirPods'. After 2 hours of listening to classical, pop, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, I again became very used to those highs and less bass, and when I listened to AirPods, I felt too much bass hitting in. Plus, with those highs gone in AirPods, I felt some part of sound missing, because those highs really amplified the high buzzing sound in live orchestra recordings and pedal stepping sounds in some piano songs (if you care for more details, when I listened with E8, I felt like I was listening in a room with very high ceiling. When I put AirPods, I felt like that room got much smaller and more of cube looking room). Furthermore, I just could not stand outside noise coming through AirPods.
3. If you are trying to work out with E8
When I jumped very hard and shook my face up and down, side by side very hard, E8 stood still (I wore the largest silicone when I did this because my ear holes are pretty big lol). I tried running with them on and it didn't bother them either. I haven't tried them when I'm working while sweating but I'm willing to add them in this review if I feel like E8 doesn't work well with sweats. Again, that outside source of the review I read mentioned E8 is not designed for workouts but who knows. One thing I have in mind about E8 is that because of its great noise cancellation, when I become sweaty, suddenly the whole closed sound experience would be gone. Also, from my experience with in-ear earphones, when I get sweaty, the silicones do not really hold well in my ears. So I guess I (or you) just need to try.
4. Miscellaneous
If you are used to AirPods hit-interface (hitting AirPods for changing music and etc), you might feel a little impatient with unresponsive E8 2.0; it almost requires the full face of your fingertip interaction rather than just hitting. Also, if you liked how you could change double tap interactions with AirPods (hackability of AirPods!!!), E8 does not have any customizable interactions so you just need to find ones that you do not want to use and avoid them. For me, ones I did not want to use were: ear-detection (when you take one out, it stops music automatically. With E8, it kinda works when you take off right side out but you could later tell that when you make the pair apart from each other, it just stops the left one only so you could say it's almost like ear-detection but not really), transparency (it lets you hear your surrounding... idk why it's necessary), and voice action (Siri kinda like thing). Other than these, I liked how you could control your volume with touch and hold, and tracks with single and double tappings.
Hope this helps in your expensive decision!
When researching these earphones, I was not aware of the upcoming Apple AirPods Pro, and most likely would have purchased those instead.
SOUND
I think the sound quality is good, not great. They are an improvement over the $30 Sony MDRXB50AP earbuds I had been using for the last 3+ years; but they also cost 10x as much.
I find that the quality of your source makes a big difference. New music designed to be downloaded or streamed sounds great; 80s music as well as older jazz and classical recordings sound flat.
The B&O app has 4 presets plus the ability to manually create your own. It does not use a graphic equalizer; it's more of a "drag your finger around a circle until it sounds good" thing. I personally use the "Workout" preset which adds more "warmth" and it's fine for me.
All that being said, if these were $300 over-ear closed-back headphones with 50mm drivers, I'd expect a lot more.
BATTERY LIFE
I'm disappointed with the battery life as I have never been able to get more than 2.5 hours of use from a full charge. This is significantly lower than the 4 hours advertised. What's even more frustrating is that the app will say they are fully charged all the way up until they run out of juice.
CONNECTION
I generally experience no connectivity issues on a day-to-day basis. I do recall one morning on the train where they disconnected for a few seconds and my music started blasting out of my phone (I was using the Sirius XM app, so perhaps that had something to do with it). That's been an isolated incident so far though.
NOISE CANCELATION
Using the Comply foam tips, the passive noise cancelation is decent. If you are listening to more relaxing music or talk radio, you'll get some background noise. More intense music like EDM or Hip Hop at a moderate volume will block out a lot of noise. It's definitely enough to miss your stop on a train if you aren't paying attention. Also worth mentioning that it's enough to prevent you from hearing people say "excuse me" when on a crowded train, so get in the habit of looking around to see if others are trying to get off the train when approaching a stop.
Keep in mind, if you really need noise cancelation, get a nice pair of active noise canceling headphones - don't abuse your eardrums with excessively loud music.
AMBIENT SOUND
Pressing the left earphone will pipe the outside world into your earphones using the microphone. It's definitely useful, but the sound quality isn't great. There is some noticeable static and voices sound robotic. However, if you do need to talk to somebody, it will get the job done.
I do use it frequently since the "pause" gesture on the right earphone doesn't work for me. Using the ambient sound feature will pause whatever your playing, so this works for me.
Mike Wat on YouTube compared the Sennheiser directly to the B&O, and concluded that the Sennheiser's ambient sound pass-through is much clearer, if this interests you.
MICROPHONE
I've had to use these on conference calls a few times. My coworkers were able to hear me just fine, but there was a lot of background noise. I would NOT recommend these if you need to make a lot of calls while walking around the city.
To be fair, based on all the video reviews I've watched, all of the truly wireless earphones struggle in this area. AirPods seem to be the best option if you need a decent mic.
COMFORT / FIT
The headphones stay put and feel very secure. I do not run or do Crossfit, so there's no way these will ever fall out of my ears. If you are doing those kinds of workouts, you should just buy Powerbeats.
AESTHETICS
I think these are great looking, but you will stand out especially if you live in a city where everybody has AirPods. People just aren't used to seeing large pieces of black plastic in your ears.
APP
B&O have always been about aesthetics. Their web design is exceptional, so I went into the app with high expectations. The app is also well designed and easy to use. After downloading the app, it walked me through the initial pairing. It also prompted me to update the firmware on the headphones, which took 10 minutes to complete.
Like I mentioned above, the battery indicator in the app is useless. This seems like a software issue and will hopefully be resolved. Essentially, it says my headphones are at 100% all the way until they die (and subsequently disconnect).
CASE
This was one of the killer features for me, as I really wanted Qi wireless charging like the AirPods. I also absolutely had to have USB-C on the case, which these have. A USB-A to USB-C cable is included and it is reasonably long.
There are 3 lights on the back of the case to indicate how much reserve power the case has. There is one (very elegant) amber light on the front of the case that turns to green when the headphones are charged.
Note that if the case itself is not plugged in or on a charging mat, the light doesn't stay on. Given that the app doesn't tell me how much battery life they have, I just have to assume that after a couple hours in the case, the headphones are fully charged. There's also no way for me to see the reserve power of the case, unless it is charging itself. I suppose I would have liked for the case to light up when it's touched, since I understand leaving the lights on permanently would drain the battery.
Aesthetically, the case is better looking and appears to be higher quality than the Sennheiser and Master Dynamic cases. The Sony case is the best though, in my opinion.
SUMMARY
You have a few options in this price range. Based on reviews, Sennheiser has the best sound quality, Sony has the best noise cancelation, and Master Dynamic have the best YouTube commercials.
If you're planning on buying over-ear headphones in addition to wireless earphones, you may want to consider sticking with one brand so you don't need multiple apps on your phone.
At the time, I felt B&O provided a really nice overall package for what I wanted; however, if the Apple AirPods Pro were available, I may have made a different decision.
Top reviews from other countries
Reviewed in Sweden on February 15, 2023
Noise cancelling is fantastic 👌
Sound quality is deep and multi layered and draws you in.
If your looking for new headphones try these! They are that good I have all ready ordered a second pair for someone else!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2022
Noise cancelling is fantastic 👌
Sound quality is deep and multi layered and draws you in.
If your looking for new headphones try these! They are that good I have all ready ordered a second pair for someone else!