AKG N60NC vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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

AKG N60NC vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.1 cm
Weight 199.4 g 215 g AKG N60NC are lighter than AKG N60NC headphones.
Colour Black Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - AKG N60NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG N60NC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz AKG N60NC offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N60NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls - Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE AKG N60NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES AKG N60NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N60NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 610 mAh 1110 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than AKG N60NC.
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N60NC.
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
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS AKG N60NC Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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