Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. 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 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
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 Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
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
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 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
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 9X
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
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 9X.
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 9X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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