Philips SHB3165BK vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165BK and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. 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 H9i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 16 cm 20 cm
Width 15.5 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 7 cm 5.2 cm
Weight 146 g 285 g Philips SHB3165BK are lighter than Philips SHB3165BK headphones.
Colour Black Natural | Black | Pine
Body Material - Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed 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 H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
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 H9i.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB 95 dB/mW Philips SHB3165BK have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Impedance 24 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
FEATURES Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 770 mAh
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165BK.
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
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Transmission Range 15 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Connector Type USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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