Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. JBL Quantum 800

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and JBL Quantum 800. 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 Quantum 800 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 800
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 410 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 Memory foam
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 800
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Quantum 800 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 800 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 95 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 800 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 800
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 800
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 800
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Audio cable
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 800
Features - QuantumSOUND Signature
Sensors Proximity sensor -
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 800
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh 1300 mAh JBL Quantum 800 have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 14 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 800.
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) 2 hour(s) JBL Quantum 800 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 800
Modulation Type - GFSK, DQPSK
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 800
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL Quantum 800
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Wind shield, USB dongle
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years 1-year warranty
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