Sennheiser HD 820 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 820 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. 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

Sennheiser HD 820 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 360 g 285 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are lighter than Sennheiser HD 820 headphones.
Colour - Natural | Black | Pine
Body Material - Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material Microfibre Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 820 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 6 - 48000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 820 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Sensitivity 103 dB/Vrms 95 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 820 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Impedance 300 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 770 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
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
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth, 4.4 mm Pentaconn stereo jack plug, XLR-4 connector Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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