Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony WH-CH520. 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-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 19 cm | - | |
| Width | 18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Natural | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather | Recycled plastic | |
| 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-CH520 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-CH520 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 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
USB-C charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-CH520 |
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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) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 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 | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | - |
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