Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 Specifications, Tests and Review

Headphone type
On-ear
Connectivity
Wireless
Frequency Response
20 - 22000 Hz

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19 cm
Width 18 cm
Depth 4 cm
Weight 255 g Worse than 74 % of headphones rated.
Body Material Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather
Earpad Material Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m Worse than 59 % of headphones rated.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 are wireless headphones that allow unrestricted movement and thus increase comfort while listening to music. Because of this feature wireless headphones are especially popular with casual users. On the other hand, the limiting factor of wireless headphones is a certain delay in sound transmission between the source and the headphones (almost indistinguishable for the average user), and they also need to be charged regularly. Unlike wired headphones, where the headphones are charged by the connected cable itself, wireless ones must be charged separately. The headphones use the Bluetooth 4.0 technology for sound transmission. The transmission range offered is up to 10 m. The maximum range represents the maximum distance from the audio transmission source that the headphones can be used for wireless audio transmission. However, the maximum communication range can be affected by obstacles such as people, walls, etc.

The headphones are designed as on-ear. On-ear headphones are generally lighter. However, their design has fewer isolation capabilities, and therefore, for example, more sound can be let in and out compared to around-ear headphones. The weight of the headphones is 255 g.

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SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8
Headphones Form Factor On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Worse than 55 % of headphones rated.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Better than 92 % of headphones rated.
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz Better than 72 % of headphones rated.
Diaphragm 40 mm Better than 75 % of headphones rated.

The sound quality can be affected by many factors. For many users the frequency range is a key feature of headphones. The wider the range, the more detail and nuance you will hear while listening. However, every individual perceives frequencies differently, so the frequency range of headphones varies according to individual needs. The average person perceives frequencies in the range of 16 to 20,000 Hz, so headphones with a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz are most commonly available. If you are looking for headphones with a good bass performance, you should aim for lower range values (bass represents frequencies up to about 256 Hz), while high range values (frequencies roughly above 2,048 Hz) will be better for reproducing high tones. The frequency range of headphones Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 is 20 - 22000 Hz.

Headphones consist of many important parts, including the diaphragm, which is responsible for converting electrical signals into sound. The diaphragm, with a thickness of around 6 mm, is very sensitive to changes in high frequencies but less sensitive to bass. For a relatively balanced sound profile, a medium-thick diaphragm of around 10 mm is used, which can reproduce both bass and treble. A diaphragm with a thickness of around 20 mm is not as quick to respond to changes in the audio signal, and this results in poorer bass listening. However, it is very sensitive to higher frequencies. In the case of this model, the diaphragm is the 40 mm.

For an even more undisturbed listening experience, the headphones have a special Active Noise Canceling feature.

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MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8
Form Factor Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8
Battery Type 1 x headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 800 mAh Better than 83 % of headphones rated.
Battery Life 35 hour(s) Better than 89 % of headphones rated.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) Worse than 65 % of headphones rated.
Included Qty 1

These headphones have a battery capacity of 800 mAh. In terms of headphone battery life as a significant factor in the purchase decision, it depends on what you want to use the headphones for and potentially how often you will be able to recharge them. Headphones with up to a few hours of battery life are more suitable for home use as they will require more frequent charging. Headphones with a battery life of around 10 hours or more are already more suitable for commuting and shorter journeys. However, nowadays you can also find headphones on the market that have a battery life in the higher tens to hundreds of hours. In this case, you do not have to worry about your headphones simply running out of power on longer journeys, and you will not have to deal with constant recharging. The battery life of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 reaches up to 35 hour(s).

Charging time is 3 hour(s).

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CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years

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