Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC 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 H8 ANC vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19 cm 18.6 cm
Width 18 cm 18 cm
Depth 4 cm 5.1 cm
Weight 255 g 215 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones.
Colour Black | Natural Natural | Black
Body Material Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Volume, on/off, 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 H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Audio cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 800 mAh 1110 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
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 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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