Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22.5 cm 22 cm
Width 19.7 cm 19.4 cm
Depth 4 cm 5 cm
Weight 285 g 235 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones.
Colour Argilla grey | Black Black | Charcoal grey | Sandstone | Tangerine | Violet
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, aluminium
Earpad Material Leather Leather
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 93 dB/mW 91 dB/mW Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4.
Impedance 20 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - braided fabric - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.25 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 770 mAh 600 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4.
Battery Life 21 hour(s) 19 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours
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Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Transmission Range - 10 m
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) USB charging cable (25cm)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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