Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. 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

Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight - 285 g
Colour Black Natural | Black | Pine
Body Material - Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity - 95 dB/mW
Impedance - 24 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Controls 1-button remote Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 770 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
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
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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