Pioneer SE MHR5 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pioneer SE MHR5 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

Pioneer SE MHR5 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pioneer SE MHR5 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 240 g 215 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Pioneer SE MHR5 headphones.
Colour - Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
SOUND QUALITY Pioneer SE MHR5 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Foldable Yes - Pioneer SE MHR5 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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 7 - 50000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Pioneer SE MHR5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Impedance 45 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 102 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Pioneer SE MHR5 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Pioneer SE MHR5 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls - Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Pioneer SE MHR5 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - 1.2 m Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
FEATURES Pioneer SE MHR5 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Pioneer SE MHR5 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 Pioneer SE MHR5 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Pioneer SE MHR5 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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