Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.6 cm 20 cm
Width 18 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 5.1 cm 5.2 cm
Weight 215 g 285 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Natural | Black | Pine
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material Leather Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC 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 H8i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Sensors Proximity sensor Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh 770 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
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
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
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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