Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20 cm 22.3 cm
Width 19.5 cm 18 cm
Depth 5.2 cm 5.2 cm
Weight 285 g 244 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black | Pine Matte black | Limestone
Body Material Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer Stainless steel, aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam Leather
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 91 dB/mW Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Impedance 24 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.25 m
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 770 mAh 600 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 19 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
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) 2.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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