Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. JBL LIVE 650BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and JBL LIVE 650BTNC. 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. JBL LIVE 650BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 249 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Black | White | Blue
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 650BTNC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - TalkThru technology
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Voice assistant
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh 700 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE 650BTNC.
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 OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 35 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 650BTNC recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 650BTNC
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying pouch, charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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