Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. 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 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 19 cm | - | |
| Width | 18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 180 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Natural | Black | |
| 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Max Input Power | - | 40 mW | |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 4000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -36 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Battery Type | 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery lithium polymer | |
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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 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 4 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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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 | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | - |
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