Philips SHB3165BK vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165BK 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

Philips SHB3165BK vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 16 cm 18.6 cm
Width 15.5 cm 18 cm
Depth 7 cm 5.1 cm
Weight 146 g 215 g Philips SHB3165BK are lighter than Philips SHB3165BK headphones.
Colour Black Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB3165BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass -
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Philips SHB3165BK offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
FEATURES Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165BK.
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
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Transmission Range 15 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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