Bang&Olufsen and Klipsch have decided to race against each other on the premium wireless headphones. Everyone has invested the world of Formula 1 through partnerships, either with a racing driver in the person of Fernando Alonso for Bang&Olufsen, or directly with an F1 team such as McLaren for Klipsch.
The challenge for the two audio brands is clearly to make their mark in the Premium quality Bluetooth sports headphones. The key features of these special editions of sports earphones, presented by the American and Danish manufacturers, are the power, autonomy and resistance of these particular earphones.
Over and above the choice of partnerships for these premium headphones, there are a number of features that set these models apart, in terms of autonomy, listening comfort and price, although these models are not all the same. new products from these two renowned brandss by audiophiles come with a hefty price tag.
Bang&Olufsen BeoPlay E8 Sport :
the design details of these sports headphones
The Danish manufacturer has chosen Fernando Alonso, two-time Formula 1 world champion, as the standard-bearer for its two new audio products, presented in a limited series: a fixed loudspeaker dedicated to interiors, but also wireless headphones. These Bluetooth in-ear earphones are primarily intended as sports headphones, since the 24 Hours of Le Mans champion insists on music as his preferred mode of concentration before the start of a race.
The music-loving rider can display his signature style directly on these sporty headphones. designed to withstand particular exposure conditions water and dust resistant. The practicality of the design has not been overlooked. The ridged detail on the earphones makes them easy to adjust with wet fingers. More generally, the Beoplay E8 Sport wireless earphones are IP57-certified, as well as being completely waterproof to a depth of one metre for 30 minutes. So you can clean the silicone tips without worrying about the 4 different models on offer for personalised ergonomics.
The touch interface lets you manage the various controls on the headphones. Music tracks can be scrolled through with a simple press or slide of the finger on the headphones. The sound is powerful and preciseThey can also be customised using in-house Beosonic technology. With 4 built-in microphones, these headphones will of course allow you to access your phone calls. Once recharged on their docking station, these headphones will play continuously for an estimated 7 hours, according to BO. The smooth Bluetooth connection is guaranteed by version 5.1. All in all, these are sporty, robust headphones with a sophisticated design, like all Bang&Olufsen products, but the Alonso signature comes at a price, with 400 euros announced for this limited series.
Klipsch off-road headphones with McLaren
American company Klipsch is a major audio specialist which is now developing its own collection of mobile audio products. Its new sports earphones include a special edition in collaboration with Mac Laren. Like their BO rivals, the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport McLaren Racing Edition earphones have been designed for use in tough conditions. However, they boast a higher IP 67 protection rating than the BO sports earphones. In other words, these earphones and their casing are not only waterproof but also completely dustproof.
Comfort and personalised adjustment of the headphones are also on the agenda, with 6 pairs of patented Klipsch eartips, as well as a pair of memory foam eartips, not to mention the various fins for optimum adjustment. External antennae have also been integrated to optimise Bluetooth technology in version 5.0. powerful, faithful and customisable sound via the dedicated Klipsch application. According to Klipsch, this will give you 8 hours of continuous battery life, slightly more than the competition at BO.
For this new generation of sports earphones, the American company has optimised Bluetooth connectivity and also reduced the weight of its earphones. However, they still feature the Papaya Orange colour of the McLaren team. In the end, despite the integration of Bluetooth version 5.0, Klipsch is at the head of the race after comparing the technical characteristics of these sporty models from the point of view of resistance and autonomy, without overlooking their very stylish appearance.
Off-Road Listening - T5 II True Wireless Sport Earphones McLaren Racing Edition by Klipsch
Connectivity : BT 5.O
Resistance : IP67 certification for headphones and casing
Charge : USB-C or wireless technology
Autonomy : 8H in headphones
Price : 279 euros
Sporty design - BeoPlay E8 Sport Fernando Alonso Edition headphones by Bang&Olufsen
Connectivity : BT 5.1
Resistance : IP57 certification for headphones
Charge : USB-C or wireless technology
Autonomy : 7H in headphones
Price : 400 euros
