Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Meze Empyrean

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Meze Empyrean. 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. Meze Empyrean Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Meze Empyrean
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 430 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Black copper
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer Fibreglass-reinforced ABS
Earpad Material Leather -
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Meze Empyrean
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Open
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
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 4 - 110000 Hz Meze Empyrean offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.1%
Impedance - 31.6 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Meze Empyrean
Form Factor Built-in -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Meze Empyrean
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Meze Empyrean
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
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Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Meze Empyrean
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Meze Empyrean
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 Meze Empyrean
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Meze Empyrean
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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