Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK. 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. Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.6 cm 18.5 cm
Width 18 cm 19 cm
Depth 5.1 cm 4.6 cm
Weight 215 g 190 g Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black 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 Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK 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 Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK.
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.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 8 - 21500 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity - 104 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, phone/music mode, reject call
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
USB charge cable
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 12 hours Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK.
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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Standby Time - 166 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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