Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm 20 cm
Width 18 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 4 cm 5.2 cm
Weight 255 g 285 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour Black | Natural Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 12 m Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a greater operating distance than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 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 Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 95 dB/mW
Impedance - 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 800 mAh 1200 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years
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