Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony WH-CH720N. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Sony WH-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH720N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 255 g 192 g Sony WH-CH720N are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Colour Black | Natural 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-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH720N 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH720N.
Sensitivity - 108 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH720N
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH720N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH720N
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH720N lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
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-CH720N
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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