Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Over-Ear Headphones w/ ANC (2021)
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are premium over-ear headphones with an elegant design, long battery life, and strong driver-microphone setup. They can be considered the sister model of the Beoplay Portal unveiled at the same time, trading the latter's gaming features for a longer battery life and better integration with voice assistance.
Like the Portal, the Beoplay HX use Bluetooth 5.1 as the main connection option, though they can also be driven passively via 3.5mm headphone jack. A standout feature is the long, 35-hour battery life with ANC on (40 hours with AND off), which is one of the best in the industry today.
As is usually the case with B&O's products, the Beoplay HX use premium materials: The headband and earcups are crafted out of aluminum and wrapped in leather. The 40mm dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets are aided with 8 microphones, six of which work in the ANC system.
For those who want only the best, Bang & Olufsen did not forget to release a even more exclusive model, the Beoplay H95, at the same time.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Punchy, detailed sound
- Excellent build quality
- Luxurious look and feel
- Great battery life
- Excellent control app
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Detailed, detailed sound
- Easy to use controls
Cons
- Noise cancellation isn’t as effective as rivals
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
USB-C + 3.5mm
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.1
Construction
Battery | Capacity
1200 mAh
Cable
1.25 m audio cable with 3.5mm mini-jack for corded Connectivity + 1.25 m USB-A to USB-C cable for Charging
Carrying Case
Fabric carrying case included
Colors
Black Anthracite, Grey Mist, Navy
Drivers
40 mm Electro-dynamic driver
Form Factor
Over-Ear Wireless Headphones
Headphone Type
Dynamic headphones, Closed headphones
Magnet
Neodymium magnets
Material
Aluminum, Leather, Fabric, Polymer, Rubber
Microphone
4 x MEMS for voice Mic (2 mics sharing with ANC) + 4 x Dedicated MEMS mic for ANC function (2 mics in each earcup)
Dimensions
Size | Depth
52 mm
Size | Height
200 mm
Size | Width
195 mm
Weight
285 g / 360 g with carrying case
Function
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Transparency mode
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Noise Cancellation
Active Noise Cancellation
Performance
Battery Life
Up to 35 hours with active Bluetooth and Active Noise Cancellation / Up to 40 hours with Bluetooth
Charging Time
3 hours
Frequency Response
20Hz ~ 22kHz
Impedance
24 ohms in passive mode
Sensitivity
95 dB @ 1kHz/1mW
Production
Debut
2021
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techradar[1]
Reviewer score 78% Wireless connectivity is via Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX Adaptive capability. Sound is delivered via a pair of 40mm full-range neodymium dynamic drivers. Each earcup also has a couple of mics. It's possible to finesse performance using Bang & Olufsen's control app.
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Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Detailed, detailed sound
- Easy to use controls
Cons
- Noise cancellation isn’t as effective as rivals
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References
- ^ Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/bang-and-olufsen-beoplay-hx. 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
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