Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Shure AONIC 50. 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. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 19 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 255 g 334 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC 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 Shure AONIC 50
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 50 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, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Sensitivity - 97 dB/mW
Impedance - 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Shure AONIC 50
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Audio cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Nickel
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Shure AONIC 50
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
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 Shure AONIC 50.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Shure AONIC 50
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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