Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Sennheiser HMDC 27

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Sennheiser HMDC 27. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Sennheiser HMDC 27 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HMDC 27
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 240 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black -
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Professional audio
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HMDC 27
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 8 - 18000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HMDC 27.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.1%
Max Sound Pressure - 128 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HMDC 27
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology - Dynamic
Microphone Operation Mode - Hypercardioid
Frequency Response - 40 - 18000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HMDC 27
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HMDC 27
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
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FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HMDC 27
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HMDC 27
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 HMDC 27
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sennheiser HMDC 27
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Wind screen, cable clip, headband padding
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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