Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Sony WH-XB910N. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g 252 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Blue | Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather Synthetic leather
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sony WH-XB910N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-XB910N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB910N offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Proximity sensor Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sony WH-XB910N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB910N.
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 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sony WH-XB910N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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