Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 255 g 310 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Colour Black | Natural -
Body Material Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather -
Recommended Use 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 M50XBT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Sensitivity - 99 dB/mW
Impedance - 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 7 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 M50XBT
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Protective pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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