Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8

412 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 412 reviews of Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and comfort. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some less positive opinions about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the noise isolation and design are generally positive. The usability and comfort also get good feedback. Views are divided on the size, and there are some critical opinions about the price.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8

alaTest has collected and analyzed 175 user reviews of Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and durability. The comfort and design also get good comments. Some have doubts about the portability, and there are some mixed views about the usability.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

B&O BeoPlay H8 review

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

Effective noise-cancelling ; Balanced, full-bodied listen ; Good dynamics and detail ; Replaceable battery

Bass a little fat ; Slight thud when walking

Style meets great features and good sound in B&O’s flagship on-ears

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 review: Bang & Oh... the price

In the hunt for a decent pair of headphones it's logical to select a well-known brand such as Bang & Olufsen. The Danish high-end audio manufacturer's most recent noise-cancelling on-ear headphones, the BeoPlay H8, certainly look the part, but with a...

Clear sound, effective noise-cancellation, quality construction, booming bass

Bass can be too much, resonant interference when walking not ideal, feedback issues when battery runs low, expensive

The Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 on-ear headphones look great, hammer out bass, and their active noise-cancellation is brilliant.

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Hands-on: B&O BeoPlay H8 headphones review - Pocket-lint

B&O has released a new pair of active noise cancellation headphones: the B&O Play H8 at CES in Las Vegas, and we were at the launch of the headphones to

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

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

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.

The Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 has a sleek, sturdy design, with a metal/leather headband and plush earcups, and very good sound for Bluetooth. It also features active noise canceling, touch controls in the right earcup and a replaceable rechargeable...

It's expensive; the on-ear design isn't as comfortable as some over-ear designs and the sound isn't quite as open as we would have liked.

The $500 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 wireless on-ear headphone looks great, sounds very good and is loaded with features, including noise canceling, but a few small flaws take away some of its luster.

May, 2015

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B&O Beoplay H8 review

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The B&O Beoplay H8 headphones are a serious investment, costing as much as a half-decent turntable. From a brand that made a name for itself with high-end audio equipment, that's perhaps not too surprising, but does the quality match the price tag? We...

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Rochelle Radstone (howtospendit.ft.com)

B&O Play BeoPlay H8 wireless headphones

In leather and aluminium, £399. Also in other colour

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Raymond Wong (mashable.com)

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.

Handsome, premium design ; Responsive gesture controls ; Comfy ear cups

Gesture controls don't work when headphones are wired ; 3-hour charging time ; No way to turn off active noise-cancellation when connected through cable ; Flat sound profile

B&O's first wireless headphones are discreetly luxurious. The BeoPlay H8 have good active noise-cancellation and the touch panel is also a handy feature, but the flat sound may be a turnoff if you listen to today's bass-heavier songs.

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

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

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.

It's expensive; the on-ear design isn't as comfortable as some over-ear designs and the sound isn't quite as open as we would have liked.

The $500 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 wireless on-ear headphone looks great, sounds very good and is loaded with features, including noise canceling, but a few small flaws take away some of its luster.

May, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

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

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.

It's expensive; the on-ear design isn't as comfortable as some over-ear designs and the sound isn't quite as open as we would have liked.

The $500 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8 wireless on-ear headphone looks great, sounds very good and is loaded with features, including noise canceling, but a few small flaws take away some of its luster.

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Brian Mitchell (ecoustics)