Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Sennheiser HD 598SR. 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 598SR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g -
Colour Natural | Black -
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use - Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
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 Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 38500 Hz Sennheiser HD 598SR offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.1%
Sensitivity - 112 dB
Impedance - 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Push to Talk (PTT)
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 598SR
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 598SR
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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