In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Width | - | 18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.1 cm | |
| Weight | 275 g | 215 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Colour | Gold | Black | Natural | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 45 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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 |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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