Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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 Pro |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired | |
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Height | 18.6 cm | 19.3 cm | |
Width | 18 cm | - | |
Depth | 5.1 cm | 8.74 cm | |
Weight | 215 g | 458 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones. |
Colour | Natural | Black | - | |
Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | - | |
Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 | - | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | - | 38 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency | - |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 Pro |
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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 Pro |
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Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |