Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Sony WH-CH700N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i and Sony WH-CH700N. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Sony WH-CH700N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-CH700N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 5.2 cm -
Weight 285 g 240 g Sony WH-CH700N are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black | Pine Black | Grey | Blue
Body Material Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-CH700N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH700N.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH700N.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony WH-CH700N have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Impedance 24 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-CH700N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-CH700N
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-CH700N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-CH700N
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-CH700N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-CH700N lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Battery Life Details 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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Power Provided - 100 mW
Voltage Provided - 3.65 V
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-CH700N
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-CH700N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-CH700N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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