Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Sony MDR XB950N1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony MDR XB950N1. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Sony MDR XB950N1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950N1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 255 g 290 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Colour Black | Natural Black | Green
Body Material Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950N1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950N1
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950N1
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950N1
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950N1
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 22 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 7 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 XB950N1
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950N1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony MDR XB950N1
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
Other projects: