In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19 cm | - | |
| Width | 18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 250 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Natural | Black | Silver | |
| 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 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 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. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 8 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 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-1000XM5 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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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) | 32 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3.5 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-1000XM5 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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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-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | JEITA | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | - |
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