In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Skullcandy HESH ANC. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Width | 18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 5.1 cm | - | |
| Weight | 215 g | 228 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
| Colour | Natural | Black | Mod white | True black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Skullcandy HESH ANC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| 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 | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 99.63 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 99.63 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1110 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 45 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
| 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 |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Skullcandy HESH ANC recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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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 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Travel bag, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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