Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony MDR XB950B1. 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. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 19 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 255 g 280 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Colour Black | Natural Black
Body Material Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow 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 Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony MDR XB950B1 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Sensitivity - 105 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950B1
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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