Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Microsoft Surface Headphones. 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. Microsoft Surface Headphones Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Microsoft Surface Headphones
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 18.6 cm 20.4 cm
Width 18 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 5.1 cm 4.8 cm
Weight 215 g 290.3 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Light grey
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Microsoft Surface Headphones
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones.
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Microsoft Surface Headphones
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Microsoft Surface Headphones
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Microsoft Surface Headphones
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Microsoft Surface Headphones
Intelligent Assistant - Cortana
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Microsoft Surface Headphones
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones.
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) Microsoft Surface Headphones recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Microsoft Surface Headphones
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Microsoft Surface Headphones
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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