Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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 | Sony WH-CH500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Width | - | 18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.1 cm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 215 g | Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Grey | Blue | Natural | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-CH500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500. |
| Diaphragm | 30 mm | 40 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500. |
| Magnet Material | Ferrite | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-CH500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-CH500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-CH500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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| FEATURES | Sony WH-CH500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-CH500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 45 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 45 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 42 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Voltage Provided | 3.7 / 5 V | - | |
| Charging Time | 4.5 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i recharge faster than Sony WH-CH500. |
| Power Consumption | 0.7 Watt | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-CH500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Bluetooth |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-CH500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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