Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony WH-XB700. 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-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 255 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Colour Black | Natural Black | Blue
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-XB700
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB700 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
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)
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance - 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
Standby Time - 300 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-XB700
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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