Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i and Sennheiser HD 400S. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 5.2 cm -
Weight 285 g 217 g Sennheiser HD 400S 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 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sennheiser HD 400S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW -
Impedance 24 Ohm 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sennheiser HD 400S
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sennheiser HD 400S
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sennheiser HD 400S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) -
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) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sennheiser HD 400S
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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