Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. JBL E500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and JBL E500BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. JBL E500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL E500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 231.6 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather Leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL E500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Foldable - Yes JBL E500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL E500BT.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
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 - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than JBL E500BT.
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 111 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL E500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL E500BT
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL E500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL E500BT
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL E500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh 610 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than JBL E500BT.
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL E500BT.
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: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL E500BT recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL E500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL E500BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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