Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.6 cm -
Width 18 cm -
Depth 5.1 cm -
Weight 215 g -
Colour Natural | Black Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hour(s) -
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
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Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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