Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. 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 Nova 7P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - 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 Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Leather -
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 7P
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
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
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
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
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
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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