Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony WH-XB910N. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB910N
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 252 g Sony WH-XB910N are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Colour Black | Natural Blue | Black
Body Material Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather -
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use 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-XB910N
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-XB910N 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.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB910N offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB910N
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-XB910N.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 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-XB910N
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB910N
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 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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