Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.6 cm | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | 18 cm | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | 5.1 cm | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 255 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
| Colour | Natural | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Sensitivity | - | 104.5 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor | Atmospheric pressure sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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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) | 38 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| 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 OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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