Philips SHL5000WT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips SHL5000WT 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

Philips SHL5000WT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5000WT 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 - Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5000WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL5000WT can be folded.
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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHL5000WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Philips SHL5000WT offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL5000WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5000WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL5000WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls - Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Philips SHL5000WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 1.2 m Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Philips SHL5000WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5000WT 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 Philips SHL5000WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHL5000WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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