Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Sony WH-CH500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Sony WH-CH500. 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 WH-CH500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 19 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 255 g 140 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Colour Black | Natural Black | Grey | Blue
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 WH-CH500
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 4.2 Sony WH-CH500 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
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 Sony WH-CH500.
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material - Ferrite
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH500
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 WH-CH500
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH500
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH500
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Voltage Provided - 3.7 / 5 V
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 4.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Power Consumption - 0.7 Watt
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH500
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Sony WH-CH500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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