Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Soundcore Life Q20+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Soundcore Life Q20+. 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. Soundcore Life Q20+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q20+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm 16.8 cm
Width 18 cm 22.3 cm
Depth 5.1 cm 8 cm
Weight 215 g 281 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 Memory foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q20+
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Foldable - Yes Soundcore Life Q20+ can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Soundcore Life Q20+ have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q20+ offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Soundcore Life Q20+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q20+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q20+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q20+
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q20+
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q20+
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q20+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
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 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20+ recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q20+
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q20+
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Travel pouch, USB-C charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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