Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. JVC HA S80BN

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and JVC HA S80BN. 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. JVC HA S80BN Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S80BN
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 165 g JVC HA S80BN are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S80BN
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
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 S80BN.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz JVC HA S80BN offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Diaphragm 40 mm 30.5 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S80BN.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S80BN
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes JVC HA S80BN microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S80BN
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S80BN
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S80BN
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S80BN
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 26 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the JVC HA S80BN.
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
Continuous playback (via jack cable) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 16 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S80BN
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphone output
USB (power only)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i JVC HA S80BN
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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