Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
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 310 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 -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Sensitivity - 99 dB/mW
Impedance - 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
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) 7 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Protective pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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