Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S 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

Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.1 cm
Weight 330 g 215 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 4 - 51000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% -
Impedance 300 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls - Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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