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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm |
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Cable Length | - | 1.25 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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Battery Type | 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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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) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |