Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Philips SHB3165BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Philips SHB3165BK. 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. Philips SHB3165BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Philips SHB3165BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 22.5 cm 16 cm
Width 19.7 cm 15.5 cm
Depth 4 cm 7 cm
Weight 285 g 146 g Philips SHB3165BK are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones.
Colour Argilla grey | Black Black
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Philips SHB3165BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips SHB3165BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Philips SHB3165BK offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 93 dB/mW 106 dB Philips SHB3165BK have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Impedance 20 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Philips SHB3165BK
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Philips SHB3165BK
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Philips SHB3165BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Philips SHB3165BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 21 hour(s) 11 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165BK.
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
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Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Philips SHB3165BK
Transmission Range - 15 m
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Philips SHB3165BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Philips SHB3165BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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