Hama "Black Desire" vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Hama "Black Desire" and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Hama "Black Desire" vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Hama "Black Desire" Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.1 cm
Weight - 215 g
Colour Black Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY Hama "Black Desire" Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
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 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than Hama "Black Desire".
Sensitivity 108 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Hama "Black Desire" Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid -
Frequency Response 30 - 15000 Hz -
Sensitivity -58 dB -
Impedance 10 kOhm -
REMOTE CONTROL Hama "Black Desire" Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Mute, volume Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Hama "Black Desire" Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.8 m Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.8 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Hama "Black Desire" Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Hama "Black Desire" 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 Hama "Black Desire" Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm x 2) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Hama "Black Desire" Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5mm jack adapter Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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