Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. EPOS H3 Hybrid

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. EPOS H3 Hybrid Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3 Hybrid
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in & removable boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 7500 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3 Hybrid
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3 Hybrid
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
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3 Hybrid
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3 Hybrid
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3 Hybrid
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Cover plate
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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