Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 22 cm 20 cm
Width 19.4 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 5 cm 5.2 cm
Weight 235 g 285 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 headphones.
Colour Black | Charcoal grey | Sandstone | Tangerine | Violet Natural | Black | Pine
Body Material Stainless steel, aluminium Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material Leather Leather, memory foam
Headband Material Leather Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 91 dB/mW 95 dB/mW Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4.
Impedance 20 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Cable Type Headphones cable - braided fabric - 1.25 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.25 m 1.2 m
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 600 mAh 770 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4.
Battery Life 19 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4.
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) 2.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Included Accessories USB charging cable (25cm) Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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