Sony Sony 1000X Wireless vs Bang & Olufsen E8

	Sony 1000X Wireless BT 4.1 3hrs Black	B&O E8 BT 4.2 4hrs True Wireless Black

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Technical Specifications

Acoustic System Name	Closed	Closed Back
Battery Life (max)	3 hours	4 hours
Battery Recharge Time	2 hours	2 hours
Battery Technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type	Built-in battery	Built-in battery
Battery Voltage	3.7 V	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP	AAC
Bluetooth Version	4.1	4.2
Cables Included	USB	USB
Carrying Case	-	Yes
Charging Case	Yes	Yes
Charging Source	USB	Charging Case
Colour of Product	Black	Black
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Continuous Audio Playback Time	-	4 hours
Depth	-	20 mm
Driver Type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver Unit Size	6 cm	5.7 cm
Ear Coupling	In-ear	In-ear
Ear Coupling - In-ear	Yes	Yes
Extra Earbuds	Yes	Yes
Headphone Frequency	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
Headphone or Headset	Mobile headset	Mobile headset
Headphone Sensitivity	-	107 dB
Headset Type	Dual Ear	Dual Ear
Height	-	25 mm
Impedance	-	16 Ω (Ohms)
LED Indicators	Yes	-
Magnet Type	Neodymium	-
Microphone Frequency	50 - 8000 Hz	-
Microphone Number	1	1
Multi-function Control - Position	-	On-ear
Multi-function Control - Type	-	Digital
Multi-function Control Present	-	Yes
NFC / W1	Yes	-
Noise Cancelling	Yes	-
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
Replaceable Ear Pads	-	Yes
RF Frequency Band	2.4 GHz	-
Smart Assistant Button (Siri, Google)	-	Yes
Volume Control Present	-	Yes
Volume Control Type	-	Touch
Wearing Style	In-ear	In-ear
Weight	6.8 g	13 g
Width	-	23 mm
Wireless Range	10 m	-
Wireless Type	Bluetooth	Bluetooth

	Sony 1000X Wireless BT 4.1 3hrs Black	B&O E8 BT 4.2 4hrs True Wireless Black
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Wireless	If you prefer to use a wireless connection to your audio device, these headphones from Sony is a really good option as it helps removes the frustration of tangling wires.	If you prefer to use a wireless connection to your audio device, these headphones from Bang & Olufsen is a really good option as it helps removes the frustration of tangling wires.
Android (headphone port)	Android device that has the usual headphone port.	Android device that has the usual headphone port.
Apple iOS (headphone port)	iOS device with a headphone port.	iOS device with a headphone port.
PC or Mac	PC or Mac to listen to a variety of audio.	PC or Mac to listen to a variety of audio.
Use With Headphone Amp	Headphone amp so that you can enjoy better quality audio.	Headphone amp so that you can enjoy better quality audio.
MP3 Player	MP3 player for your portable music needs.	MP3 player for your portable music needs.
Musical Instrument	Musical instrument for your creative work.	Musical instrument for your creative work.
Android (without headphone port)	An Android Device WITHOUT a headphone port	An Android Device WITHOUT a headphone port
Apple iOS (without headphone port)	An iOS Device where a headphone port is NOT present	An iOS Device where a headphone port is NOT present
Commuting	Commuting while listening to music from these Sony headphones gives the perfect distraction while getting to work. What's more, is that this one actually has an adjustable noise cancelling feature which helps control how much of the background noise you let in.	Commuting while listening to music from these Bang & Olufsen headphones gives the perfect distraction while getting to work.
Taking Flights	On flights, you'll want to take this along so you can entertain yourself while airborne. It's got noise cancelling as one of its features in order to limit background noise.
Train Journeys	While on a train trip, the noises from all around you can get bothersome at times. With the Sony headphones, the combination of its noise cancelling feature and the closed-back earpiece reduces the distracting sounds around you.
PS4 Compatible	Works with the PS4	Works with the PS4
PS Vita Compatible	Works with the PS Vita	Works with the PS Vita
Audio Books	Audio books which would require listening to warm sounds with an emphasis on the vocals.	Audio books which would require listening to warm sounds with an emphasis on the vocals.
Music	Music which would require a headphone with really good sound reproduction. This is typically helped by the sizeable diameter of the audio driver component built into the earpiece.	Music which would require a headphone with really good sound reproduction. This is typically helped by the sizeable diameter of the audio driver component built into the earpiece.
Video Content (Netflix, YouTube, TV)	Video content in order to enjoy your choice of movies, series and shows.	Video content in order to enjoy your choice of movies, series and shows.
Radio	Radio which requires reasonable quality output for you to enjoy mixes, news and shows from your favourite stations.	Radio which requires reasonable quality output for you to enjoy mixes, news and shows from your favourite stations.
Gaming	Gaming audio while you keep yourself entertained with the latest titles on consoles or PC.	Gaming audio while you keep yourself entertained with the latest titles on consoles or PC.
Podcasts	Podcasts for fun, knowledge and entertainment.	Podcasts for fun, knowledge and entertainment.
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