Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Shure AONIC 50. 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. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 334 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
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure AONIC 50
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 50 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Sensitivity - 97 dB/mW
Impedance - 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure AONIC 50
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Audio cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Nickel
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure AONIC 50
Sensors Proximity sensor -
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
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 Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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