The tiny E8 earbuds are comfortable and full of the quality one expects from B&O Play, but none of this comes cheaply.

Tiny; attractive design; Natural; balanced sound; High-quality build and materials; Transparency mode increases safety; Tight; comfortable fit

Expensive; Middling battery life

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...

Exceptional sound quality; especially for Bluetooth; Variable audio transparency settings; Easy to use sound profiles and the ability to create your...

Expensive; Design may not fit all ears; Controls occasionally unresponsive due to environmental conditions

I recently purchased a set of BeoPlay E8 truly witless in-ear earphones and can't be happier with them.

Let's get this out of the way: The B&O Beoplay E8 true wireless earphones cost $299. Being both a cheapskate and a music aficionado, I tried, hard , to convince myself that other less expensive true wireless headphones that I've tested sound just as good, or better, than the E8s do. But they don't.

Exceptional sound quality; especially for Bluetooth; Variable audio transparency settings; Easy to use sound profiles and the ability to create your own; Sleek; understated design; Small battery case that's easy to pocket; Solid build quality

Expensive; Design may not fit all ears; Controls occasionally unresponsive due to environmental conditions

Unpacking the Beoplay E8 for the first time, you're struck by the fit and finish of the latest pair of earphones from famed hi-fi equipment maker, Bang & Olufsen.

Bang & Olufsen's headphones tend to stand out from the crowd, and their new fully wireless mode, the Beoplay E8 , is no exception. The E8 is easily the best totally wire-free headphone I've used thus far, with comfortable earbuds that should fit regardless of your ear shape, good battery life of...

Earbud connectivity for left earbud is a challenge. Overall sound is very good and battery life a little less than expected.

Sound is great

Left earbud connectivity is challenging; drops frequently

One of the most impressive pairs of earbuds on the market has its downsides.

Tiny wireless earphones are all the rage right now. Apple, Jabra, Sony, Jaybird, Bose, and now Bang & Olufsen have all joined the race to build miniature 'buds that sit in your ears without cables, and each one wants to be the pair in your pocket.

Sonically, the Beoplay E8 is capable of many sound signatures, but its baseline will please plenty of listeners. Functionally, the design fits securely and is easy to use. Generally speaking, this is a very good pair of earphones, but there is the issue of price to consider.

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

Expensive; Transparency mode can be confusing before adjustments are made