Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.6 cm | 19 cm | |
| Width | 18 cm | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | 5.1 cm | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 236 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
| Colour | Natural | Black | White | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| 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 | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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| 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 Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
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