In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and SteelSeries Arctis 7+. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | |
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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 | - | |
Headband Material | - | Steel | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
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 | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7+. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 98 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 1110 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 45 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 7+. |
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 7+ |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C charging cable, USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | - |