Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony WH-1000XM4. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19 cm | 25.2 cm | |
| Width | 18 cm | 7.7 cm | |
| Length | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 520 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Natural | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | |
| Body Material | Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Urethane foam | |
| 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-1000XM4 |
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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-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WH-1000XM4 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 5 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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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) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | 1 | 1 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
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