Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Width | - | 18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.1 cm | |
| Weight | 275 g | 215 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Beige | Natural | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony MDR 1000X can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hours | 45 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 45 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 42 hours |
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| Standby Time | 34 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | 3.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR 1000X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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