Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Philips TAG5106BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Philips TAG5106BK. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Philips TAG5106BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAG5106BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired
Series - 5000 Series
Height 18.6 cm 22.2 cm
Width 18 cm 19 cm
Depth 5.1 cm 8.2 cm
Weight 215 g -
Colour Natural | Black Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAG5106BK
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAG5106BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAG5106BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - DTS Surround Sound, DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAG5106BK.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity - 101 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Philips TAG5106BK have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAG5106BK
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAG5106BK
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAG5106BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
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FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAG5106BK
Sensors Proximity sensor -
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAG5106BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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 (LED off): up to 45 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAG5106BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAG5106BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB dongle, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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