Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Philips TAH4205BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Philips TAH4205BK. 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 TAH4205BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH4205BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.6 cm 18.5 cm
Width 18 cm 16.5 cm
Depth 5.1 cm 4 cm
Weight 215 g 150 g Philips TAH4205BK 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 TAH4205BK
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH4205BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH4205BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
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 TAH4205BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH4205BK.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 32 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH4205BK.
Magnet Material - NdFeB
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH4205BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH4205BK
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume control, reject call
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH4205BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
USB-C cable - detachable
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH4205BK
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH4205BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 29 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH4205BK.
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
Standby: up to 166 hours
Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Continuous playback: up to 29 hours
Standby Time - 166 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH4205BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH4205BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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