Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | 20 cm | |
| Width | 19.7 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 4 cm | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 285 g | Both headphones are equally heavy. |
| Colour | Argilla grey | Black | Natural | Black | Pine | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | Leather, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| 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. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| 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 | 95 dB/mW | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| 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 H9i |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | 770 mAh | Both headphones are designed with the same battery capacity. |
| Battery Life | 21 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i 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 18 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2.5 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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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 H9i |
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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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