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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Shure AONIC 50 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Shure AONIC 50 |
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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, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Shure AONIC 50 |
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Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Audio cable - detachable | |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | - | Nickel |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Shure AONIC 50 |
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Additional Functions | - | Amplifier |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Shure AONIC 50 |
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Battery Type | 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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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 Shure AONIC 50. |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Shure AONIC 50 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Shure AONIC 50 |
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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) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Shure AONIC 50 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case, USB-C charging cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |