In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 | AirWeave memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
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 7X |
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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 7X 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 7X |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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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 Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
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Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |