Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundLink and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bose SoundLink | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 18 cm | 18.6 cm | |
Width | 14 cm | 18 cm | |
Depth | 6 cm | 5.1 cm | |
Weight | 152.6 g | 215 g | Bose SoundLink are lighter than Bose SoundLink headphones. |
Colour | Black | White | Natural | Black | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | |
Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9.1 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bose SoundLink | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
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 | |
Diaphragm | - | 40 mm |
MICROPHONE | Bose SoundLink | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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REMOTE CONTROL | Bose SoundLink | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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CABLE | Bose SoundLink | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable - 3.4 cm Audio cable - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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FEATURES | Bose SoundLink | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose SoundLink | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 45 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundLink. |
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 |
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Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Bose SoundLink recharge faster than Bose SoundLink. |
CONNECTIONS | Bose SoundLink | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Bose SoundLink | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |