Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Shure SRH940

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Shure SRH940. 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. Shure SRH940 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure SRH940
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm 26 cm
Width 18 cm 25.7 cm
Depth 5.1 cm 10.5 cm
Weight 215 g 322 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Silver
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Professional audio, home audio
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure SRH940
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Shure SRH940 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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Shure SRH940 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Sensitivity - 100 dB/mW
Impedance - 42 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure SRH940
Form Factor Built-in -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure SRH940
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure SRH940
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 2.5 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure SRH940
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure SRH940
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 Shure SRH940
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Shure SRH940
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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