In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and JBL LIVE 500BT. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | JBL LIVE 500BT |
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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 | 231.6 g | JBL LIVE 500BT are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones. |
Colour | Black | Natural | Red | White | Blue | Black | |
Body Material | Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Polyurethane leather | |
Headband Material | - | Fabric | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | JBL LIVE 500BT |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Foldable | - | Yes | JBL LIVE 500BT can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | JBL LIVE 500BT 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 | - | Signature Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 18 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT. |
Max Input Power | - | 15 mW | |
Sensitivity | - | 108 dB | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | JBL LIVE 500BT |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | JBL LIVE 500BT |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | JBL LIVE 500BT |
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Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.334 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | JBL LIVE 500BT |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | JBL LIVE 500BT |
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Battery Type | 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | 800 mAh | 700 mAh | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE 500BT. |
Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 33 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 500BT. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 33 hours Continuous talk: up to 33 hours |
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Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 500BT recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | JBL LIVE 500BT |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | JBL LIVE 500BT |
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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 | JBL LIVE 500BT |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Charging cable | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |