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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | 3 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Controls | Volume | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable USB cable - detachable |
Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Features | Voice alerts | - | |
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Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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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 | |
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Software Included | CapTune | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |