Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and EPOS H3 Hybrid. 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 | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | 18.6 cm | - | |
Width | 18 cm | - | |
Depth | 5.1 cm | - | |
Weight | 215 g | 298 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
Colour | Natural | Black | Ghost white | Onyx black | |
Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | - | |
Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | EPOS H3 Hybrid have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than EPOS H3 Hybrid. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.5% | |
Sensitivity | - | 116 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in & removable boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 7500 Hz |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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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 | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m |
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FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | 1110 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 45 hour(s) | 37 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the EPOS H3 Hybrid. |
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) | 1.5 hour(s) | EPOS H3 Hybrid recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Cover plate | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |