Bose SoundLink vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundLink and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. 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 H9i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18 cm 20 cm
Width 14 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 6 cm 5.2 cm
Weight 152.6 g 285 g Bose SoundLink are lighter than Bose SoundLink headphones.
Colour Black | White Natural | Black | Pine
Body Material - Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.1 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity - 95 dB/mW
Impedance - 24 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Cable Type USB charge cable - 3.4 cm
Audio cable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
FEATURES Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 770 mAh
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundLink.
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
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bose SoundLink recharge faster than Bose SoundLink.
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bose SoundLink Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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