Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Height | 18.6 cm | - | |
Width | 18 cm | - | |
Depth | 5.1 cm | - | |
Weight | 215 g | - | |
Colour | Natural | Black | - | |
Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | - | |
Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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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 | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
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 | - | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Volume |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
USB charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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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) | 20 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
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) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4GHz |
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CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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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 9 Wireless |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | - |