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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 18.6 cm | |
Width | 18 cm | |
Depth | 5.1 cm | |
Weight | 215 g | Worse than 64 % of headphones rated. |
Colour | Natural | Black | |
Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | |
Earpad Material | Leather |
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are wireless headphones that allow unrestricted movement and thus increase comfort while listening to music. Because of this feature wireless headphones are especially popular with casual users. On the other hand, the limiting factor of wireless headphones is a certain delay in sound transmission between the source and the headphones (almost indistinguishable for the average user), and they also need to be charged regularly. Unlike wired headphones, where the headphones are charged by the connected cable itself, wireless ones must be charged separately. The technology used for the sound transmission used by the headphones is Bluetooth 4.2.
The headphones are designed as on-ear. On-ear headphones are generally lighter. However, their design has fewer isolation capabilities, and therefore, for example, more sound can be let in and out compared to around-ear headphones. The weight of the headphones is 215 g.
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Better than 66 % of headphones rated. |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Better than 92 % of headphones rated. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | Better than 72 % of headphones rated. |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | Better than 75 % of headphones rated. |
The sound quality can be affected by many factors. For many users the frequency range is a key feature of headphones. The wider the range, the more detail and nuance you will hear while listening. However, every individual perceives frequencies differently, so the frequency range of headphones varies according to individual needs. The average person perceives frequencies in the range of 16 to 20,000 Hz, so headphones with a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz are most commonly available. If you are looking for headphones with a good bass performance, you should aim for lower range values (bass represents frequencies up to about 256 Hz), while high range values (frequencies roughly above 2,048 Hz) will be better for reproducing high tones. The frequency range of headphones Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i is 20 - 22000 Hz.
Headphones consist of many important parts, including the diaphragm, which is responsible for converting electrical signals into sound. The diaphragm, with a thickness of around 6 mm, is very sensitive to changes in high frequencies but less sensitive to bass. For a relatively balanced sound profile, a medium-thick diaphragm of around 10 mm is used, which can reproduce both bass and treble. A diaphragm with a thickness of around 20 mm is not as quick to respond to changes in the audio signal, and this results in poorer bass listening. However, it is very sensitive to higher frequencies. In the case of this model, the diaphragm is the 40 mm.
Active Noise Cancellation provides an even quieter listening experience.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Form Factor | Built-in |
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REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Cable Type |
Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 1110 mAh | Better than 94 % of headphones rated. |
Battery Life | 45 hour(s) | Better than 94 % of headphones rated. |
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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Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | Worse than 86 % of headphones rated. |
These headphones have a battery capacity of 1110 mAh. In terms of headphone battery life as a significant factor in the purchase decision, it depends on what you want to use the headphones for and potentially how often you will be able to recharge them. Headphones with up to a few hours of battery life are more suitable for home use as they will require more frequent charging. Headphones with a battery life of around 10 hours or more are already more suitable for commuting and shorter journeys. However, nowadays you can also find headphones on the market that have a battery life in the higher tens to hundreds of hours. In this case, you do not have to worry about your headphones simply running out of power on longer journeys, and you will not have to deal with constant recharging. The battery life of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i reaches up to 45 hour(s).
Charging time is 3.5 hour(s).
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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