Sennheiser HD 4.30G vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30G and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. 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

Sennheiser HD 4.30G vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30G Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 22.5 cm
Width - 19.7 cm
Depth - 4 cm
Weight - 285 g
Colour Black | White Argilla grey | Black
Body Material - Anodised aluminium
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30G Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
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 - Sennheiser HD 4.30G are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 93 dB/mW
Impedance 18 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30G Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30G Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Controls 3-button remote Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30G Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30G Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 770 mAh
Battery Life - 21 hour(s)
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 Sennheiser HD 4.30G Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30G Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9
Included Accessories Soft bag Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm)
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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