In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Skullcandy PLYR. 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 PLYR |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.6 cm | 18.9 cm | |
Width | 18 cm | 19.2 cm | |
Depth | 5.1 cm | 9.5 cm | |
Weight | 215 g | 315 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
Colour | Natural | Black | Black digi hype | |
Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | - | |
Earpad Material | Leather | Memory foam | |
Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Skullcandy PLYR have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy PLYR. |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in & removable boom | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Volume, mute button, equaliser preset |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Features | - | Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic | |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | 1110 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 45 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy PLYR. |
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 (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours | |
Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |