Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. 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 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A | |
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Height | 18.6 cm | 17.6 cm | |
Width | 18 cm | 18.3 cm | |
Depth | 5.1 cm | 9 cm | |
Weight | 215 g | 308 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
Colour | Natural | Black | White | Sebring black | Green | |
Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | - | |
Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 20 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3PRO 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 H3PRO Hybrid have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.35% | |
Sensitivity | - | 116 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3PRO 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 | |
Sensitivity | - | -20 dBFS/Pa |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
Headset cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m USB extension cable - detachable |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 1110 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 45 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the EPOS H3PRO 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 |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 18.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 29 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours Continuous playback (noise canceling OFF / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / low-latency dongle): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 19 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 27 hours |
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Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (USB Type-A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | USB dongle, USB extension cable, headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, cover plate | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |