Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i 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 H8i | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Width | 18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 5.1 cm | - | |
| Weight | 215 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
| Colour | Natural | Black | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | Recycled plastic | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | 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 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i 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 H8i offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i 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 H8i | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
USB-C charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | 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 | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1110 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 45 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 45 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 42 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | - |
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