Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. 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 7 |
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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 | 19.9 cm | |
Width | 18 cm | 16.8 cm | |
Depth | 5.1 cm | 8.66 cm | |
Weight | 215 g | 322 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
Colour | Natural | Black | Black | |
Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 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 | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
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 | - |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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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 7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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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-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 1110 mAh | 620 mAh | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a higher battery capacity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
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 |
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
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Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |