Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation

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Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19 cm 22.3 cm
Width 18 cm 18 cm
Depth 4 cm 5.2 cm
Weight 255 g 244 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Colour Black | Natural Matte black | Limestone
Body Material Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather Stainless steel, aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation 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) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Sensitivity - 91 dB/mW
Impedance - 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm
Cable Length - 1.25 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 800 mAh 600 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 19 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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