Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Width | - | 18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.1 cm | |
| Weight | 290 g | 215 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Green | Natural | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m USB cable |
Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950N1 | 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 | 22 hour(s) | 45 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| 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 | 7 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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