beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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

beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headset - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.1 cm
Weight - 215 g
Colour - Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
SOUND QUALITY beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Impedance 80 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Hypercardioid -
Impedance 200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls - Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Headset cable Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
FEATURES beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life - 45 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 42 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headset (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories Neutrik NC3MX XLR 3-pin microphone adapter, NPC3C 3-pole A-gauge jack headphone adapter Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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