Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Philips TAA4216BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i and Philips TAA4216BK. 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 H9i vs. Philips TAA4216BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Philips TAA4216BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20 cm 19.9 cm
Width 19.5 cm 17.2 cm
Depth 5.2 cm 5 cm
Weight 285 g 214 g Philips TAA4216BK are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black | Pine Black
Body Material Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Protection - Splashproof
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Philips TAA4216BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Philips TAA4216BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAA4216BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
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 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAA4216BK.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 118 dB Philips TAA4216BK have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Philips TAA4216BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Philips TAA4216BK
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Philips TAA4216BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Philips TAA4216BK
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Philips TAA4216BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Philips TAA4216BK 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
Continuous talk: up to 35 hours
Continuous playback: up to 35 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAA4216BK recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Philips TAA4216BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Philips TAA4216BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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