Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. EPOS H3PRO Hybrid

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. EPOS H3PRO Hybrid Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
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
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 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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in & removable boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 7500 Hz
Sensitivity - -20 dBFS/Pa
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
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
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
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
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
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB dongle, USB extension cable, headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, cover plate
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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