Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Philips TAH9505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Philips TAH9505BK. 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 TAH9505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH9505BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.6 cm 9 cm
Width 18 cm 17.01 cm
Depth 5.1 cm 18.92 cm
Weight 215 g 250 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather Memory foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH9505BK
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH9505BK 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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Acoustic Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH9505BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH9505BK
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume control, answer/end
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH9505BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH9505BK
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH9505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH9505BK.
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) Philips TAH9505BK recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH9505BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Philips TAH9505BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, audio cable, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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