Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series 500 Series -
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.1 cm
Weight 155 g 215 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 headphones.
Colour Dark grey Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material Memory foam Leather
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
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 - 20 - 22000 Hz
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type - Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
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)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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