In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.6 cm | - | |
Width | 18 cm | - | |
Depth | 5.1 cm | - | |
Weight | 215 g | - | |
Colour | Natural | Black | Black | Green | Blue | Orange | Red | |
Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | - | |
Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 5 - 40000 Hz | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
Impedance | - | 17 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | Polypropylene/aluminium - 25 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | - |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 1110 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 45 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N. |
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 |
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Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony h.ear on 3 WH-H910N |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying pouch | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | - |