Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. JBL TUNE 500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and JBL TUNE 500. 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 TUNE 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 148 g JBL TUNE 500 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Black | Pink | Blue | White
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather Polyurethane leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Foldable - Yes JBL TUNE 500 can be folded.
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 - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 500.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency 1-button remote
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - flat - 1.18 m
Cable Length - 1.18 m
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500
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 TUNE 500
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 TUNE 500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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