Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and AKG Y500. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 255 g -
Colour Black | Natural -
Body Material Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 AKG Y500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz AKG Y500 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Sensitivity - 117 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC AKG Y500
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC AKG Y500
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC AKG Y500
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC AKG Y500
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 33 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y500.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 1
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC AKG Y500
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC AKG Y500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC AKG Y500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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