Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Jabra Elite 85h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Jabra Elite 85h. 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 H9 vs. Jabra Elite 85h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Jabra Elite 85h
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 22.5 cm 22.5 cm
Width 19.7 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 4 cm 8.2 cm
Weight 285 g 296 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones.
Colour Argilla grey | Black Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black
Body Material Anodised aluminium Steel, PC/ABS
Earpad Material Leather Leatherette
Headband Material - Leatherette
Protection - Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Jabra Elite 85h
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes Jabra Elite 85h can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite 85h have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC, aptX SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h.
Sensitivity 93 dB/mW -
Impedance 20 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Jabra Elite 85h
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 13 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Jabra Elite 85h
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Jabra Elite 85h
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Jabra Elite 85h
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - On-ear detection
Additional Functions - SmartSound
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Jabra Elite 85h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 21 hour(s) 41 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Jabra Elite 85h
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Jabra Elite 85h
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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