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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sennheiser HD 400S |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | On-cable | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sennheiser HD 400S |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sennheiser HD 400S |
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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 | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.4 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sennheiser HD 400S |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sennheiser HD 400S |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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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 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sennheiser HD 400S |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |