Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. JVC HA S31BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and JVC HA S31BT. 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. JVC HA S31BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S31BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 158 g JVC HA S31BT are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black -
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S31BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable - Yes JVC HA S31BT 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 JVC HA S31BT.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S31BT.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 30.7 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S31BT.
Magnet Material - Ferrite
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S31BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S31BT
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency 4-button remote
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S31BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
USB charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S31BT
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S31BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 17 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S31BT.
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) 3 hour(s) JVC HA S31BT recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S31BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (micro-USB)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S31BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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