True wireless earbud-style headphones aren't exactly a new concept, but ever since the Apple AirPods were introduced, the category has exploded. Now there are countless alternatives available, each model prefaced with the words: ‘like AirPods, but…'.

Good sound; Lovely design and build; Good fit (if fiddly; Stable connection; Decent battery life

Buggy app (optional; Expensive

I had really high hopes for this product as my impression of the brand was that they produced premium products. Unfortunately, I was bitterly disappointed by the product. If I hold my phone in front of me then they work fine, but if I put my phone in my pocket then the sound becomes distorted and...

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

Beautiful design; Intuitive; touch-based controls; Impressive sound quality

Expensive; Patchy pairing process

Unfortunately, constant jerk in the sound (every 10-20 seconds) if you keep your mobile in your left trouser pocket and are in motion. Stopping your hand in your pocket while dying the sound completely. In other words, I can not take a walk with my mobile phone in my pocket and listen to music.

Over the past weeks, I have no fewer than 3 pairs of true wireless earphones (TWE) for review (fourth one on its way). The B&O PLAY E8 was the first to arrive, so here's my review. In case you are interested, the other TWE on…

The B&O Beoplay E8 Sport are truly wireless earbuds that tick all of the right boxes. They look good, stay in place, have a solid battery life and offer great, detailed sound quality. While you do have to work a bit harder and tinker with the equalizer to make sure it’s a good fit for all music genres, these are overall great buds to live with.

Good design and secure, comfortable fit; Detailed sound quality; Quick charge support; ;

Not the smallest case; That price tag

The Bang and Olufsen are one of the best sounding and looking sports earphones on the market. The only downside is that, despite having wing tips, they’re still a little on the chunky side and will dislodge during more animated activities.

Solid audio quality; Pretty design; Decent battery;

Fit not suitable for animated workouts; No ANC;

There are some brands we cover that charge a premium for their luxury wares—many have names that begin with A or B—and Bang & Olufsen is certainly on the high end of the price scale, even in this group. So we go into reviewing the B&O Beoplay E8 Sport true wireless earphones knowing that their price—a cool $350—is easily a deal breaker for many. But for top dollar, you get a beautiful, fully waterproof design, with well-implemented on-ear controls and a transparent listening mode so you can hear your surroundings while exercising. On the audio front, the drivers deliver a sound signature that favors accuracy over exaggeration, with an attention to high-frequency detail and overall clarity. Of course, you can certainly get excellent true wireless audio elsewhere for less money, so whether the E8 Sport earphones are worth the high price comes down to whether you buy into the entire luxury package.A Premium Design For waterproof, sports-focused true wireless earphones, the Beoplay E8...

Sure, the stylish Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport earphones are more expensive than they need to be, but that’s really the only negative about these otherwise excellent true wireless in-ears.

Rich bass and clear, detailed highs; Stylish, fully waterproof and dust-resistant design; Solid battery life; Useful app; Transparent listening mode

Expensive

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

Beautiful design; Intuitive, touch-based controls; Impressive sound quality;

Expensive; Patchy pairing process;

The Beoplay E8 wireless from B&O Play is one of the best sounding and best designed pairs of wire-free earphones that we've tested, but it does lack in some features and the audio transparency isn't as good as the competition.

Attractive looks; Carry case is portable and well designed; Battery life is good for wire-free in-ears; Dynamic and full sound; Adjustable EQ within app

Not as snug-fitting as some; Micro-USB charging port is inconvenient (where's the USB-C; Touch-sensitive controls not perfect; Expensive