Beats Solo3 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Solo3 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. 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

Beats Solo3 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Solo3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19.8 cm 22.5 cm
Width - 19.7 cm
Depth - 4 cm
Weight 215 g 285 g Beats Solo3 are lighter than Beats Solo3 headphones.
Colour Club red | Club yellow | Club white | Club navy | Rose gold | Brick red | Break blue | Turf green | Matt silver | Pop blue | Matte black | Asphalt gray | Matte gold | Satin silver | Satin gold | Red, defiant black | Pop indigo | Blade grey | Black | Pop magenta | Pop violet | Gloss black | White gloss | Silver | Gold | Grey Argilla grey | Black
Body Material - Anodised aluminium
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Beats Solo3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Beats Solo3 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo3.
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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Solo3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity - 93 dB/mW
Impedance - 20 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Beats Solo3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Solo3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Beats Solo3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Cable Type RemoteTalk cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Beats Solo3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Solo3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 770 mAh
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 21 hour(s) Beats Solo3 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
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Beats Solo3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Beats Solo3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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