In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony WH-1000XM2. 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 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Height | 19 cm | - | |
Width | 18 cm | - | |
Depth | 4 cm | - | |
Weight | 255 g | 275 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones. |
Colour | Black | Natural | Gold | 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. |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Sony WH-1000XM2 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, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
Sensitivity | - | 103 dB/mW | |
Impedance | - | 46 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | - | - 50 - 8000 Hz |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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Cable Length | - | 1.5 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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Battery Type | 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 800 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
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 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | 10 m | The transmission range of both headphones is the same. |
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Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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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 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | - |