Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer. 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. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 283 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Grey, brown
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather Synthetic leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Steel
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer can be folded.
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), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.02%
Impedance - 20 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Voice guidance, Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Communications Technology - NFC
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh 1100 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer.
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 47 hour(s) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
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 OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 24.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 47 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 31.5 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Hard case
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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