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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

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81 Engadget Score
There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.
81

There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.

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While the B&O Play H8i on-ear headphones sound good and have impressive battery life, they could be even better with a few more notches of volume.

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Pros
  • Premium materials
  • Up to 30 hours of battery life
  • Lightweight and decently comfortable
  • Crisp and clear audio
  • USB-C charging
Cons
  • Expensive compared to the competition
  • No touch controls
  • Unimpressive volume
  • Companion app offers minimal audio controls

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Specs

Key Specs

Type
Over-ear
Channels
Stereo
Active noise cancellation
Yes
Connections
Usb, 3 5mm, Wireless
Type
Channels
Active noise cancellation
Connections
Over-ear
Stereo
Yes
Usb, 3 5mm, Wireless

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81 Engadget Score
There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.
81

There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.

How we score

The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

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