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Why is Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i better than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX?

• 2 more microphone(s)?6vs4
• 0.5 hours shorter charge time?2.5 hoursvs3 hours
• Has a removable battery?

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Why is Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX better than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i?

• Has passive noise reduction?
• Has a neodymium magnet?
• 17 hours longer battery life?40 hoursvs23 hours
• 0.9 newer Bluetooth version?5.1vs4.2
• Has aptX?
• Has ambient sound mode?
• 1 years more years under manufacturer's warranty?3 yearsvs2 years
• Has a mute function?

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User reviews

Overall rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i9.52 User reviewsBang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i9.5/102 User reviewsWrite a reviewBang & Olufsen Beoplay HX9.54 User reviewsBang & Olufsen Beoplay HX9.5/104 User reviewsWrite a review

Features

Build quality

10.0/10 2 ratings9.7/10 3 ratings

Sound quality

10.0/10 2 ratings9.5/10 4 ratings

Value for money

10.0/10 2 ratings7.8/10 4 ratings

Comfort

9.0/10 2 ratings9.0/10 4 ratings

Noise isolation

9.0/10 2 ratings8.8/10 4 ratings

Comments

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Živilė

3 years ago

10 / 10

High-end headphones for a true music lovers

Živilė

3 years ago

10 / 10

I have B&O high-end headphones for over 3 years now. Could not be any happier. The design is exceptional. The comfort to wear (including while lying in a bed, in the airplane, train) is pleasing. Sound quality, the bass, ambient – makes me immerse with the music even more. I am wearing those close to 16 hours per day. Because it`s that good for me.

Pros

• Design
• Sound quality
• Ambients
• Bass
• Comfort to wear
• Colour

Cons

• The light coloured ones get dirty through the years
• Expencive

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Purwanto

1 year ago

9 / 10

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Beoplay H9i Super Awesome

Purwanto

1 year ago

9 / 10

The clearest headset I've ever tried and compared to Bose, Sony

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Design

Fit

Over-ear

Over-ear

The fit of the headphones.weight

295 g

285 g

The weight.has a detachable cable✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXWith a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.Ingress Protection (IP) rating

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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.water resistance

None

None

The level of water resistance that the device has.can be folded✖Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i✖Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXIt can be folded into a more compact form.is designed for kids

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The device is specifically designed to cater to the needs and preferences of children, offering features and functionalities tailored to their age group.has a tangle free cable

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✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXThe cable is designed to minimize tangling.travel bag is included✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXThe device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.+ Show more +

Sound quality

has active noise cancellation (ANC)✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXThis type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.lowest frequency

20 Hz

20 Hz

The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.highest frequency

22000 Hz

22000 Hz

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.driver unit size

40 mm

40 mm

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.impedance

24 Ohms

24 Ohms

Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.supports spatial audio

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Spatial audio is a technology that creates an immersive, three-dimensional sound experience by simulating audio sources from various directions and distances. It enhances the listener's perception of soundscapes, providing a more realistic and engaging experience for music, movies, or games.sound pressure level

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95 dB/mW

Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.has a neodymium magnet

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✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXDevices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.has passive noise reduction

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✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXThe device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Power

Battery life

23 hours

40 hours

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.Battery life (ANC)

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35 hours

The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.charge time

2.5 hours

3 hours

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.Has USB Type-C✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXThe USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.has a battery level indicator✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXAn indicator shows you when the device has low battery.has wireless charging

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It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.battery power

770 mAh

1200 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.Has a solar power battery

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A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.has a rechargeable battery✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXThe battery can be recharged and used over again.+ Show more +

Connectivity

connectivity

Wireless

Wireless

The connectivity type.Bluetooth version

4.2

5.1

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.has aptX Adaptive

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✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXaptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.has aptX

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✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXaptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.has LDAC

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LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.has LDHC

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LHDC (Low Latency High Definition Audio Codec) is a Bluetooth codec that offers high-quality audio transmission and aims to provide a wireless audio experience with no quality disparity compared to wired audio devices. It allows for transfer speeds of up to 900 kbps and a sample rate of up to 96 kHz.has Bluetooth LE Audio

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Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio includes various audio technologies such as Auracast and the LC3 codec. This replaces the SBC codec to provide better audio quality and power efficiency, as well as lower latency.has aptX Low Latency

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aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).has aptX HD

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✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXaptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).+ Show more +

Features

release date

7 years ago01/09/2018Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

7 years ago01/01/2018Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

The date the product first became available for purchase.has a noise-canceling microphone

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✖Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXThese microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.has ambient sound mode

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✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXAmbient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.has in/on-ear detection

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Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.number of microphones

6

4

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.has a mute function

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✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXThe device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.multipoint count

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2

Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.control panel placed on a device✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXThere is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.can be used as a headset✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXA headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.+ Show more +

Miscellaneous

has a 3.5mm male connector✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HXThis audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.

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