Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Width | 18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 5.1 cm | - | |
| Weight | 215 g | 253 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
| Colour | Natural | 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 3 |
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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. |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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 3 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 3 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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 3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | - |
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