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.
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 |