Product Comparison: Bang & Olufsen H9i vs Bang & Olufsen H8i
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General Specifications
Brand
Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen
Model
H9i
H8i
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Designed to move with you, H9i headphones are packed with convenient features and luxurious materials. These over-ear headphones feature advanced hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to reduce both high- and low-frequency background noises such as traffic or human voices.
With a contemporary, streamlined design and advanced features, Beoplay H8i wireless ANC headphones make it easy to enjoy rich Bang and Olufsen Signature Sound on the go.
Size & Weight
Material
Plastic / Metal
Plastic / Metal
Color
Black
Natural
Height
7.8 in.
7.3 in.
Width
7.7 in.
7.08 in.
Depth
2.04 in.
2 in.
Weight
0.65 lbs.
0.49 lbs.
Bang & Olufsen H9i
Bang & Olufsen H8i
Bang & Olufsen H9i
Bang & Olufsen H8i
Bang & Olufsen H9i
Bang & Olufsen H8i
Bang & Olufsen H9i
Bang & Olufsen H8i
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Bang & Olufsen H9i Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation
- Very light and I don't feel the pressure on my head. The sound is incredible on these. There is just a right mix for me.
- The headphones are light and comfortable and very clearly marked to differentiate the left and right sides. They look and feel like great quality overall.
- They are very comfortable and have an excellent build quality. Though not the lightest weight headphones in the world, the weight feels well balanced and not at all tiring.
- I've used these for many hours straight at work and after a minute they don't even feel like they're there. Best headphones I've ever owned.
- The sound is great. The fit and feel are great. Build quality is great.
Bang & Olufsen H8i Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- The headset weights 215g without cable and 225g with it (less than 10 Oz) which makes it reasonably light.
- Over the years I have had difficulty finding headphones that were lightweight and wireless that also worked well. These are absolutely perfect!
- It is lightweight and the controls (on/off, volume, etc..) are on the bottom parts of the left and right headphones.
- The comfort is excellent. The noise reduction is great. The feel, look, weight...all really as good as it gets. You get what you pay for.
- They are comfortable and light, but I'm not used to large headphones so they want to fall forward and swing off my head when I look down too sharply.
Features
Type
Over-Ear
On-Ear
Wireless Technology
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Sensitivity
95 dB
98 dB
Frequency Range
20 Hz - 22000 Hz
20 Hz - 22000 Hz
Range
33 ft.
33 ft.
Extras
Bang&Olufsen App, Advanced Active Noise Cancellation, Two dedicated microphones
Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Intelligent battery-saving function, Lightweight and portable, Two dedicated microphones
Bang & Olufsen H9i
Bang & Olufsen H8i
Bang & Olufsen H9i
Bang & Olufsen H8i
What customers say about "Features"
Bang & Olufsen H9i Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation
- The noise cancellation is excellent. I have used the headphones around the house, while on airplanes, driving, and a work in an office.
- Everything is perfect I expected. Sounds, ANC, transparencies, light was really good.
- They look and sound beautiful, and are extremely comfortable to wear for extended times.
- These headphones are phenomenal! They are extremely comfortable the range is good, and the noise canceling works especially well.
- These produce fantastic sound and the wireless connection with my Pixel 2 XL has been flawless.
Bang & Olufsen H8i Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- Phone calls and video conferencing are very well handled by this headset which has some very good microphones to enhance the perceived voice.
- They are comfortable to wear and when I put them on (before the music) I can hear no sounds around me (much like my Bose headphones).
- Sound quality is amazing. Super clear and crisp, the noise cancelation works very well at eliminating any background noise and is easily turned on or off.
- These headphones are comfortable, Bluetooth pairs easily, B&O app (iPad) simple and easy to use.
- The sound is excellent - warm, clean, immersive, just all around awesome. Truly. Regardless of wired or wireless the sound is perfect.
Power
Battery Life
18 hours
30 hours
Bang & Olufsen H9i
Bang & Olufsen H8i
What customers say about "Power"
Bang & Olufsen H9i Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation
- The battery life is incredible. I can listen practically all day and still not need to charge them. It's great.
- Battery life is impeccable, I have been using it for a week at a stretch and I charged it just ONCE!
- Best sound quality sounds, comfort and very long battery life. Well worth the expense.
- Battery showed 90% charged after 24 hours of charging, both on the Apple display and on the B&O app.
- Great sound, battery shows 90% after a full charge though, odd!
Bang & Olufsen H8i Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- The battery life is a great point for this headset. I have been using it for about 4 hours now without recharging it and the battery has barely decreased.
- The battery life is excellent. I haven't timed how long it lasts, but I can go a week or two without worrying about charging, even with heavy use and ANC on.
- I will say the only two quality features on these headphones is the noise cancellation and the battery life.
- Battery life is as advertised or better, never an issue and recharging is very quick.
- I had trouble deciding between the h9i and h8i due to the over ear difference, but I’m glad I went with the on ear because the battery life is superior to the h9i.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Bang & Olufsen H9i
Bang & Olufsen H8i
Other Information
MSRP
500.00 $
400.00 $
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