Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i and AKG Y500. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 5.2 cm -
Weight 285 g -
Colour Natural | Black | Pine -
Body Material Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz AKG Y500 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 117 dB AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i AKG Y500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i AKG Y500
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i AKG Y500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i AKG Y500
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i AKG Y500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 33 hour(s) AKG Y500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 hours
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Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i AKG Y500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i AKG Y500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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