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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8i

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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • improved battery life
  • strong active noise cancelling and improved sound quality
  • achieves a great performance in terms of autonomy

Cons

  • you'll very rarely need to charge this headset
  • functions are questionable as they usually become troublesome
  • 120cm jack cable seemed a little short
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Key specs

  • 21 Ω
  • 20, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8i - Pros & Cons

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8i

Pros

  • improved battery life
  • strong active noise cancelling and improved sound quality
  • achieves a great performance in terms of autonomy
  • the sensor reacted very sensitively
  • good looks
  • effective noise cancellation and first-rate mobility
  • stylish design of this headphone model is reassuring
  • materials used are both lightweight and slick in appearance
  • s easy to handle and incredibly comfortable to wear
  • audio performance is still quite solid in the bass department
  • strong

Cons

  • you'll very rarely need to charge this headset
  • functions are questionable as they usually become troublesome
  • 120cm jack cable seemed a little short
  • wireless H8i doesn t really require this cable for everyday operation
  • discreet cardboard box
  • disappointing sensor performance
  • only a single edition is available
  • The on-ear controls are disabled in wired mode
  • The cable lacks a mic or a remote
  • the bass doesn't distort on this track
  • rating is not included in our total score

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8i - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
21 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
225 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8i - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width7.09 in
Depth2.01 in
Height7.32 in
Weight7.94 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Bluetooth pairing
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Pink
Acoustic designClosed
Control typeButtons
Attachment typeHeadband
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Sound
Impedance21.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Connectivity
Cable length1.25
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range31
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1110.0 mAh
Battery recharge time3.5 h
Battery life30.0 h
Charging via USByes

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8i Bang & Olufsen - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.2
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8i B&O Play Beoplay H8i Review
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PCMAG
Published: 08.03.2018
B&O Play Beoplay H8i Review
4.0

The on-ear B&O Play Beoplay H8i headphones deliver strong, balanced Bluetooth audio and solid noise cancellation for a high price.

By Tim Gideon
15 minute read
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8i Home review
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whathifi
Published: 22.02.2016
Home review

Stylish noise-cancelling on-ears, these B&Os should make your wishlist...

7 minute read
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8i B&O Beoplay H8i
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 14.06.2018
B&O Beoplay H8i
4.0

B&O Beoplay H8i: Luxurious on-ear headphones with Bluetooth and active noise cancellation. For the discerning commuter or traveller.

By Luke Edwards
7 minute read
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H8i Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Review
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Lifewire
Published: 18.06.2020
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Review
4.7

The B&O Beoplay H8i are luxury on-ear headphones with ANC. I enjoyed the high-end experience of using them during the 30 hours I tested them.

By Andy Zahn
11 minute read

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