Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19 cm | - | |
| Width | 18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 254 g | Sony WH-XB900N 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-XB900N |
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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 | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Sony WH-XB900N 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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
| Sensitivity | - | 101 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 50 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | PET - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-XB900N |
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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) | 35 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 7 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-XB900N |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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