Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | HD 500 | - | |
| Height | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Width | - | 18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.1 cm | |
| Weight | - | 215 g | |
| Colour | Silver | Natural | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Home audio | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| 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 | 15 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.2% | - | |
| Impedance | 50 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 106 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Controls | - | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 3 m | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| 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 |
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| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Included Accessories | 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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