Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. JBL TUNE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and JBL TUNE 500BT. 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 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 155 g JBL TUNE 500BT are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Blue | White | Pink | Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather Polyurethane leather
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes JBL TUNE 500BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
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 500BT.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 500BT.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500BT
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
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FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh 300 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than JBL TUNE 500BT.
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 16 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 500BT.
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 TUNE 500BT recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JBL TUNE 500BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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