Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Sennheiser HD 400S. 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. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 217 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 -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 400S
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
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.
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Impedance - 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 400S
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m
Cable Length - 1.4 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 400S
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 400S
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 Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 400S
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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