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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£440
Avg. price in US: ~$500
Form factor: on-ear
Connectivity: wireless
Battery life: 14 hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.3

Very good

7.0

Very good

8.5

Excellent

6.7
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
3.1
Audio latency
25.0%
9.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
2.0
Battery life
5.6
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
10
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
2.0
Battery life
18.0%
4.3
Weight
16.0%
1.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
10
Ambient sound mode
7.1
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
1.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
2.0
Battery life
14.0%
10
Companion app
5.7
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
4.3
Weight
24.0%
9.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
2.0
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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#235 in Best Wireless Headphones
#247 in Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
#248 in Best Headphones with Mic

Verdict

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 is a premium wireless on-ear headphone featuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 40mm dynamic drivers, and a frequency range of 20 Hz to 22,000 Hz. Crafted from anodised aluminium and genuine cowhide leather with lambskin-covered memory foam earpads, it weighs approximately 255g and utilizes an intuitive aluminium touch interface for playback and call controls. Main pros include its luxurious build quality, effective ANC that provides up to 35 hours of use in wired mode (14 hours with Bluetooth), and a user-replaceable 770 mAh battery. However, notable cons include its high premium price tag, occasional Bluetooth connectivity stutters in crowded environments, and reports of 'thudding' resonant feedback through the earcups when walking.

Technical Specifications of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8

Overall score

7.3

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

8.0

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

8.1

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity

3.4

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Features

6.7

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

5.0

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Design

6.4

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bang & Olufsen

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 vs the average headphone

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Active noise cancellation
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.
Importance: HIGH
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
EQ customization
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.
Importance: MEDIUM
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
More flexible connectivity
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.
Importance: HIGH
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
Clear call microphone
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.
Importance: MEDIUM
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
On-device controls
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
Wind noise reduction
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
What it is: Reduces wind interference for clearer outdoor calls
When it matters: When you take calls outdoors while walking, cycling, or commuting.
Importance: LOW
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
Sidetone support
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
What it is: Lets users hear their own voice during calls
When it matters: When long calls matter and you do not want to sound unnaturally loud in your own ears while speaking.
Importance: LOW
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
Boom microphone included
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.
Importance: LOW
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Active noise cancellation
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
2,000 Hz higher treble extension
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
33.3% higher battery capacity
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (800 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
Removable battery
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a removable battery, the average headphone does not. 7.6% of headphones have a removable battery.
Rechargeable battery
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
Play while charging
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
More flexible connectivity
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
Clear call microphone
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
On-device controls
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
Wind noise reduction
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
Sidetone support
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
Boom microphone included
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
EQ customization
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.

Calls & Controls

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17% higher weight
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 is heavier than the average headphone (255 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
Tangle-prone cable
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
16 hours shorter ANC battery life
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (14 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
16 hours shorter battery life
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a lower battery life than the average headphone (14 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
0.5 hours longer charging time
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
72.5 ms higher audio latency
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (200 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
72.5 ms higher audio latency
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (200 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <60 ms
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (200 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.200 ms vs 127.5 ms
16 hours shorter ANC battery life
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (14 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >40 hours
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (14 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.14 hours vs 30 hours
16 hours shorter battery life
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a lower battery life than the average headphone (14 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >45 hours
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a lower battery life than the average headphone (14 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.14 hours vs 30 hours
0.5 hours longer charging time
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=2 hours
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.2.5 hours vs 2 hours
17% higher weight
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 is heavier than the average headphone (255 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 is heavier than the average headphone (255 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.255 g vs 218 g
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
4.89x more expensive
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 is more expensive than the average headphone (£440 vs £90).
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 is more expensive than the average headphone (£440 vs £90).£440 vs £90
Tangle-prone cable
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.
Importance: LOW
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.

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What customers like about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8?

Premium materials including aluminum, leather, and soft sheepskin
Stylish and luxurious aesthetic
Clear, detailed, and dynamic sound quality across various genres
Replaceable and rechargeable battery that offers up to 14–16 hours of wireless use
Intuitive touch-sensitive controls on the right earcup
Compact and lightweight on-ear design for high portability
Effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for blocking low-frequency noise

What customers dislike about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8?

High premium price tag compared to competitors
On-ear design can become uncomfortable or 'clampy' during long listening sessions
Occasional Bluetooth connectivity dropouts or interference in busy areas
Touch controls can be finicky or non-responsive, leading to accidental actions
Physical movement (like walking or head turns) may cause thumping or hissing sounds with ANC active
Limited maximum volume levels in wireless mode
Lacks a hard carrying case, providing only a soft drawstring bag

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 review

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 is a premium, compact on-ear Bluetooth 4.0 headphone that weighs 255 grams and features active noise cancellation (ANC) and high-quality aluminum and sheepskin leather craftsmanship. Performance-wise, it delivers deep bass, a warm midrange, and great clarity, though its high tones can feel overly sharp unless ANC is turned on. Key advantages include a...Read more

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