Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 19 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 255 g 242 g Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Colour Black | Natural Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver
Body Material Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT 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), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 Stereo
Sound Effects - Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Sensitivity - 100 dB/mW
Impedance - 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Standby Time - 1000 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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