Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. 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 800 S vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.7 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 330 g 285 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black Chestnut
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Earpad Material - Leather
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 51000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% -
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 300 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Controls - Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life - 33 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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