Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. JBL Quantum 100

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and JBL Quantum 100. 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 Quantum 100 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 100
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 220 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 Memory foam
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 100
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
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 - Windows Sonic surround sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 100.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 100
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 100
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 100
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
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Cable Length - 1.2 m
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 100
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 100
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(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
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Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 100
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 Quantum 100
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Wind shield
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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