Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Width | 18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 5.1 cm | - | |
| Weight | 215 g | 307 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
| Colour | Natural | Black | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | Memory foam |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | - |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Features | - | Wear detection | |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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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) | 30 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. |
| 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: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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