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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8

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Consumer ratings:
3.9 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Comfort score View more details
  • sound better as well even during transport
  • good sound quality and also easy to transport

Cons

  • drop outs every x seconds
  • very annoying
  • sound becomes less clear in NC mode

Key specs

  • 30 Ω
  • 20, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 - Pros & Cons

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8

Pros

  • Comfort score View more details
  • sound better as well even during transport
  • good sound quality and also easy to transport
  • Build quality and finish/presentation
  • Bluetooth worked quite nice
  • Sony A17 works flawlessly as a Bluetooth source
  • The touch panel also works for answering and ending phone calls
  • The controls are intuitive and easy to master within a few minutes
  • audio balance for wired with ANC is a lot better than wireless with ANC
  • Exceptional Design and Audio
  • booming bass

Cons

  • drop outs every x seconds
  • very annoying
  • sound becomes less clear in NC mode
  • Noise Cancelling
  • not our favourite kind of technology
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  • the Bluetooth sound was worse than the wired sound
  • The gesture controls don't work when the headphones are connected with the included auxiliary cable
  • sound dull or boring through the H8
  • lacks the audiophile quality
  • noise seemed more acute with this headphone

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
30 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
255 g
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width7.09 in
Depth1.57 in
Height7.48 in
Weight8.99 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Gold
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminium
  • Fabric
  • Leather
  • Plastic
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance30.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power240.0 mW
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
Cable length1.2
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Detachable cableyes
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity800.0 mAh
Battery recharge time3.0 h
Battery life35.0 h
Standby time35.0 h
Talk time14.0 h
Charging via USByes
Power handling capacity1.0 mW

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 Bang & Olufsen - Editorial Reviews (13)

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 Review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 Headphones
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techsmart.co.za
Review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 Headphones

Built from aluminium and swathed in leather, the lush BeoPlay H8 on-ear headphones from Bang & Olufsen sound as good as they look.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 B&O Beoplay H8 Review: Wireless ANC On-Ear Headphones
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Music Photo Life
Published: 25.05.2016
B&O Beoplay H8 Review: Wireless ANC On-Ear Headphones
4.0

Beoplay H8 is an on-ear wireless headphones with active noise cancelling. It's built with premium natural materials and tuned for bass lovers.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 B&O Beoplay H8 Review
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 21.05.2015
B&O Beoplay H8 Review

B&O Beoplay H8 Review by Headfonia : In August of 2013 I had the pleasure to review the B&O Beoplay H6. My expectations weren’t too high before I got ...

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 B&O BeoPlay H8: Stylish, but expensive Bluetooth headphones [REVIEW]
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Mashable
Published: 02.03.2015
B&O BeoPlay H8: Stylish, but expensive Bluetooth headphones [REVIEW]

B&O's BeoPlay H8 Bluetooth headphones have killer looks and good sound, but like all of its products, it's pricey.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 B&O Beoplay H8i
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 14.06.2018
B&O Beoplay H8i
4.0

B&O Beoplay H8i: Luxurious on-ear headphones with Bluetooth and active noise cancellation. For the discerning commuter or traveller.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 B&O Play Beoplay H8i Review
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PCMAG
Published: 08.03.2018
B&O Play Beoplay H8i Review
4.0

The on-ear B&O Play Beoplay H8i headphones deliver strong, balanced Bluetooth audio and solid noise cancellation for a high price.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 19.10.2021
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 (Wireless Headphone): 5 out of 5 stars from 3 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 Noise Cancelling Headphone Review
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Audiophile On
Published: 04.04.2021
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 Noise Cancelling Headphone Review

Bang & Olufsen are known for their unmatched build quality and design but how do their H8 noise canceling headphones sound? Find out in this full in depth review.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Review
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Lifewire
Published: 18.06.2020
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Review
4.7

The B&O Beoplay H8i are luxury on-ear headphones with ANC. I enjoyed the high-end experience of using them during the 30 hours I tested them.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 BeoPlay H8 vs. Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Headphones Review
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ecoustics
Published: 09.07.2015
BeoPlay H8 vs. Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Headphones Review

This review compares the Sennheiser Momentum Wireless over-ear and Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 on-ear headphones. Find out which on you should buy.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 review: Bang & Oh... the price - Pocket-lint
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Pocket-lint
Published: 08.06.2015
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 review: Bang & Oh... the price - Pocket-lint
4.0

For at-home on-ear headphones there's plenty to like about the BeoPlay H8. But if you want a more natural listen with less of a bass-in-your-face

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 22.02.2016
Home review
4.0

Stylish noise-cancelling on-ears, these B&Os should make your wishlist...

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 review: A swanky Bluetooth headphone with a price to match
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CNET
Published: 21.05.2015
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 review: A swanky Bluetooth headphone with a price to match
3.5

This $500 wireless on-ear headphone looks great and is loaded with features, including noise canceling, but a few small flaws take away some of its luster.

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