Bose SoundLink vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose SoundLink vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
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
FEATURES Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
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
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Bose SoundLink recharge faster than Bose SoundLink.
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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