Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. V7 Essentials

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i and V7 Essentials. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i vs. V7 Essentials Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i V7 Essentials
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB
Height 18.6 cm 16.3 cm
Width 18 cm 15.2 cm
Depth 5.1 cm 5.1 cm
Weight 215 g 72.5 g V7 Essentials are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black Black
Body Material Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Computer
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i V7 Essentials
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
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
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than V7 Essentials.
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than V7 Essentials.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i V7 Essentials
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i V7 Essentials
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Mute, volume
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i V7 Essentials
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
USB cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length - 1.8 m
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i V7 Essentials
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i V7 Essentials
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
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 V7 Essentials
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i V7 Essentials
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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