Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and Soundcore Life Q30. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g -
Colour Natural | Black Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather Memory foam, protein-leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Foldable - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Soundcore Life Q30 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 - Digital Hybrid ANC Multi-Mode Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Silk - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q30
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 Q30
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors Proximity sensor -
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh 720 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than Soundcore Life Q30.
Battery Life 45 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 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) 2 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Soundcore Life Q30
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 Q30
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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