Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Poly EncorePro 530D

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Poly EncorePro 530D. 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. Poly EncorePro 530D Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Poly EncorePro 530D
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB-C, USB-A
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 22 g Poly EncorePro 530D are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather Foam
Recommended Use - Computer
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Poly EncorePro 530D
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 530D.
Features - SoundGuard Technology
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Poly EncorePro 530D
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 530D microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Passive noise cancellation (PNC)
Frequency Response - 150 - 6800 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Poly EncorePro 530D
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Poly EncorePro 530D
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headset cable - 89 cm
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Poly EncorePro 530D
Features - Quick Disconnect, boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Poly EncorePro 530D
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) -
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) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Poly EncorePro 530D
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Poly EncorePro 530D
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
TAA Compliant - Yes
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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