Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay EX earbuds offer an AirPods-like design
Would you pay $399 for that design?
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
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Engadget Review
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.
The updates are nice, but there are better, more affordable options.
Billy SteeleApril 28, 2018
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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- 80AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE2 ReviewsPC Mag80Beoplay H8iThe on-ear B&O Play Beoplay H8i headphones deliver strong, balanced Bluetooth audio and solid noise cancellation for a high price.TechRadar80Beoplay H8i reviewThe B&O BeoPlay H8i are luxury headphones with an excellent battery life and good audio reproduction. They're on the pricey side and have a problem of slipping off your head easily.
Key Specs
TYPE
Over-ear
CHANNELS
Stereo
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION
Yes
CONNECTIONS
Usb, 3 5mm, Wireless
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