Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | 18.6 cm | |
| Width | 19.7 cm | 18 cm | |
| Depth | 4 cm | 5.1 cm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 215 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones. |
| Colour | Argilla grey | Black | Natural | Black | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | 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 | AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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 | - | |
| Impedance | 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 H8i |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | 1110 mAh | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Battery Life | 21 hour(s) | 45 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| 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 |
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 | 2.5 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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