Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless 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 PXC 550 Wireless vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series PXC -
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.1 cm
Weight 227 g 215 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless headphones.
Colour - Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Home audio, portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Device ID Profile (DIP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 490 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Features Voice alerts -
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
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 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories Carrying case, audio cable, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, USB charge cable Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Software Included CapTune -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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