Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and KEF M500. 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 H8 ANC | KEF M500 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired | |
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| Height | 19 cm | - | |
| Width | 18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 208 g | KEF M500 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Natural | Classic | |
| Body Material | Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather | Aluminium alloy | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, phone | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | KEF M500 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | KEF M500 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | - | |
| 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 KEF M500. |
| Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
| Sensitivity | - | 103 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | KEF M500 |
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| Type | - | On-cable | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | KEF M500 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | KEF M500 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
2 x headset cable - 1.3 m | |
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| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | KEF M500 |
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| Battery Type | 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Capacity | 800 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | KEF M500 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | KEF M500 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | KEF M500 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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