Philips SHL5005WT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5005WT 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 SHL5005WT vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5005WT 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 121 g 215 g Philips SHL5005WT are lighter than Philips SHL5005WT headphones.
Colour - Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5005WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL5005WT 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 SHL5005WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Philips SHL5005WT 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 SHL5005WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5005WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL5005WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Philips SHL5005WT 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 SHL5005WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5005WT 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 SHL5005WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHL5005WT Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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