Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 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

Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series HD 5 -
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.1 cm
Weight - 215 g
Colour Black Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
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 14 - 26000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls - Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 559 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 559 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 Sennheiser HD 559 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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