Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN 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

Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.1 cm
Weight 290 g 215 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN headphones.
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN 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 Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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