Fostex TH-808
Fostex
28 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Bang & Olufsen
75 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Music
Work
Budget
Commute
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Fostex TH-808 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | low-resilience cushions | Lambskin Leather, Memory Foam |
| Headband | — | aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 45 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | 95 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 35 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 1,200 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | B&O app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP53 |
Pros & Cons
Fostex TH-808
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.