In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | 19 cm | 22 cm | |
Width | 18 cm | 17.5 cm | |
Depth | 4 cm | 8 cm | |
Weight | 255 g | 304 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones. |
Colour | Black | Natural | Carbon | Space grey | Silver | |
Body Material | Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Soft leather, memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Carbon fibre | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 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), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
Sensitivity | - | 111 dB | |
Impedance | - | 20 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 43.6 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2) | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Battery Type | 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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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 Bowers & Wilkins PX7. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours |
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Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |