Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 19 cm | 20 cm | |
| Width | 18 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 4 cm | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 285 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Natural | Natural | Black | Pine | |
| Body Material | Plastic, fabric, anodised aluminium, cow leather | Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i 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. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | - | 95 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 24 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Battery Type | 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 800 mAh | 770 mAh | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. |
| Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| 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) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 ANC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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