Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N |
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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 | - | |
| Width | 18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 5.1 cm | - | |
| Weight | 215 g | 254 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
| Colour | Natural | Black | Black | Blue | |
| 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 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Sensitivity | - | 101 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 50 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | PET - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Volume |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor | Touch sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-XB900N |
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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) | 35 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB900N. |
| 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 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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