Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19.4 cm 18.6 cm
Width 19.7 cm 18 cm
Depth 4 cm 5.1 cm
Weight 230 g 215 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation headphones.
Colour Black leather | Natural leather Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life - 45 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 42 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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