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Cowin E8 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:20 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Cowin E8 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Cowin E8
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 70% of headphones
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 70%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.1

Design

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 73%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Cowin E8

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.1

Design

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

6.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Cowin E8 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
45 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 45 mm, larger driver size than 83.7% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
5
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 5 microphones, more microphones than 93.2% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4, newer Bluetooth version than 57.3% of headphones and equal to 4.9% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
219 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 219 ms, higher audio latency than 88.6% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
20 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
20 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 20 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 73.7% of headphones and equal to 9.5% of headphones.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
545 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 545 mAh, lower battery capacity than 53.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
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Brand name
Cowin
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
431 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 431 g, heavier than 96.6% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5.3
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.3, higher clamp force than 72.3% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
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Cowin E8 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    45 mm vs 40 mm
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    45 mm vs 40 mm
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 4 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    5 vs 1
  • 97.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (431 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    431 g vs 218 g
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 69 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (219 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    219 ms vs 150 ms
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 1 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.3 vs 4.3
  • 5.87x less popular
    Cowin E8 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 5.87x less popular
    Cowin E8 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 97.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (431 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    431 g vs 218 g
  • 1 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.3 vs 4.3
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    100 dB vs 110 dB
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 69 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (219 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    219 ms vs 150 ms

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Renaldo Questelles
≈ estimated
03/08/2020
Two-week use review · mic test with an aftermarket cable
Verdict
The Cowin E8 is praised as a strong headphone after two weeks, though the mic needs a workaround.
9.0
Renaldo Questelles
≈ estimated
22/06/2020
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and noise cancelling tests
Verdict
The Cowin E8 offers good sound and comfort for a budget noise-cancelling pair, though noise cancelling dulls the highs.
9.5
Melvin Taylor II
≈ estimated
20/07/2019
Unboxing and two-week use · battery and sound impressions
Verdict
The Cowin E8 is among the best at this price, with long battery life.
8.0
Rando Reviews
≈ estimated
31/10/2018
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and value impressions
Verdict
The Cowin E8 is good, but the full price feels high; it is better once it drops in price.
9.0
Naresh Lal
≈ estimated
29/06/2018
Unboxing and review · noise cancelling and sound tests
Verdict
Cowin E8 delivers strong sound and noise cancelling at a competitive price, with good overall quality.
9.0
New Stuff TV
≈ estimated
23/06/2018
Hands-on review · noise cancelling, sound and build
Verdict
Cowin E8 blocks much noise, sounds great and feels well built for the price.
9.0
Peter von Panda
≈ estimated
11/06/2018
Hands-on review · noise cancelling, sound and comfort tests
Verdict
Cowin E8 has strong noise cancelling and sound with a comfortable fit, though it is a bit pricey.
9.5
myproject13tech
≈ estimated
17/05/2018
Hands-on review · build, comfort and noise cancelling tests
Verdict
Cowin E8 is a strong headset with a solid build, strong noise cancelling and even sound, though it feels slightly light.
7.0
Unwrapped and Rated
≈ estimated
02/04/2018
Hands-on review · sound, noise cancelling and build
Verdict
Cowin E8 sounds better than the E7 and includes great accessories, but the predecessor has stronger bass.
8.0
Go Cell Phone Repair
≈ estimated
17/10/2017
Hands-on review · pairing, range and noise cancelling
Verdict
Cowin E8 is a very good pair for the price, though range and controls leave room for improvement.
8.0
Tech Trinkets
≈ estimated
12/06/2018
First look · unboxing, pairing and noise cancelling test
Verdict
Cowin E8 has strong noise cancelling and a sturdy build that should last.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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rtings.com
08/06/2018
Summary of the review
Cowin E8 Wireless Headphones Review - RTINGS.com
headphonereview.com
17/10/2018
Hands-on test · Noise cancelling
Verdict
The Cowin E8 offers strong noise cancelling and a useful carry case, but its thin highs and bulky build hold it back.
majorhifi.com
11/08/2020
Hands-on review · Noise cancelling
Verdict
The Cowin E8 looks premium and blocks noise powerfully, but its thin highs and older Bluetooth 4.0 make it better for travel than critical listening.
the-gadgeteer.com
31/12/2018
Hands-on test · Travel headphones
Verdict
The Cowin E8 is a well-built, comfortable pair with decent sound, but wired use with noise cancelling plays only the right side.
headphonepalace.com
01/04/2024
Hands-on review · Commuter headphones
Verdict
The Cowin E8 is a bass-driven, comfortable commuter pair with strong noise cancelling and clear vocals, but it lacks NFC pairing and runs about 20 hours.
R
rtings.com
08/06/2018
Summary of the review
Cowin E8 Wireless Headphones Review
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cowin E8

  • Strong active noise cancellation (ANC) that effectively filters out low-frequency drones like plane engines and traffic
  • Highly comfortable over-ear design with plush, soft protein ear cushions and ample headband padding
  • Improved build quality compared to previous models (E7/E7 Pro), featuring a sturdier, more premium aesthetic
  • Satisfying bass response for listeners who prefer a powerful, thumpy low-end
  • Comes with a high-quality, hard-shell carrying case and multiple accessories like flight and piano adapters

What customers don't like about Cowin E8

  • Audio quality can sound muddy or boomy, particularly with the bass overpowering the mids and highs
  • Bulky and heavy design that can be cumbersome for sports or long-term portable use
  • Uses outdated Micro-USB charging instead of the modern USB-C standard
  • Battery life is rated at only 20 hours, which is lower than many competitors in the same price range
  • Considerable sound leakage at high volumes, which may be disruptive in quiet office environments
  • Reported issues with customer service responsiveness and long-term durability in some user communities

Verdict

The Cowin E8 is an over-ear wireless headphone featuring 45mm large-aperture drivers and active noise-cancelling (ANC) technology that provides approximately 30-38dB of noise reduction. These headphones offer Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz, 32-ohm impedance, and a 545mAh rechargeable battery providing up to 20 hours of playback with ANC enabled. Key advantages include strong noise isolation suitable for commuting, comfortable memory foam ear pads with a 90-degree swivelling design, and a sturdy build. However, potential drawbacks include a bulky and heavy design (625g), the use of outdated Micro-USB charging instead of USB-C, and audio performance that some users find muddy or lacking in high-end clarity.

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