Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. HyperX Cloud Orbit S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and HyperX Cloud Orbit S. 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. HyperX Cloud Orbit S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 368 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Gun metal black | Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather Memory foam
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Waves Nx 3D audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 50000 Hz HyperX Cloud Orbit S offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.1%
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 100 mm HyperX Cloud Orbit S have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m
USB-C cable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Sensors Proximity sensor Head tracking sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 10 hours Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Orbit S.
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 (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hours HyperX Cloud Orbit S recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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