Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Bowers & Wilkins PX5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 18.6 cm | 22 cm | |
| Width | 18 cm | 16 cm | |
| Depth | 5.1 cm | 7.01 cm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 254 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
| Colour | Natural | Black | Blue | Space grey | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Sensitivity | - | 111 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 22 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 35.6 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5. |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1110 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 45 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5. |
| 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) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Headphones pouch | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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