Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Apple AirPods Max. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 19 cm | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | 18 cm | 16.86 cm | |
| Depth | 4 cm | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 384.8 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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| Colour | Black | Natural | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
| Body Material | Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
| Headband Material | - | Knit mesh | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Apple AirPods Max 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) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 9 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 800 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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