Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. JBL LIVE 660NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and JBL LIVE 660NC. 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. JBL LIVE 660NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 660NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 265 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Blue | White | Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 660NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE 660NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
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.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
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 660NC.
Sensitivity - 97 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 660NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -19 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 660NC
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Voice assistant
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 660NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 660NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 660NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh 750 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE 660NC.
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
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 (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 660NC recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 660NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL LIVE 660NC
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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