Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation

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Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22.5 cm 20 cm
Width 19.7 cm 19.7 cm
Depth 4 cm 5.2 cm
Weight 285 g 285 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Colour Argilla grey | Black Chestnut
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, aluminium
Earpad Material Leather Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
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 SBC, AAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 93 dB/mW 93 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 20 Ohm 24 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 H9 3rd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 770 mAh 1110 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Battery Life 21 hour(s) 33 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation 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 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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