Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. 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

Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series XB Series -
Height - 19 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 4 cm
Weight 190 g 255 g Sony MDR XB650BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Natural
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB650BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC
Controls Volume control Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB650BT.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC recharge faster than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB650BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC
Transmission Range - 10 m
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB650BT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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