Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. AKG N700NCM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and AKG N700NCM2. 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 H8i vs. AKG N700NCM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i AKG N700NCM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 277 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black -
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i AKG N700NCM2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than AKG N700NCM2.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i AKG N700NCM2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i AKG N700NCM2
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Answer/end, 1-button remote
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i AKG N700NCM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i AKG N700NCM2
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i AKG N700NCM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh 800 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than AKG N700NCM2.
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 23 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N700NCM2.
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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 23 hours
Continuous talk: up to 23 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) AKG N700NCM2 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i AKG N700NCM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i AKG N700NCM2
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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