Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX review: specs and price
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Why is Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX better than the average?
- Battery life?
40 hoursvs29.93 hours - Impedance?
24 Ohmsvs33.16 Ohms - Driver unit size?
40 mmvs35.6 mm - Bluetooth version?
5.1vs4.59 - Number of microphones?
4vs1.2 - Warranty period?
3 yearsvs1.43 years - Maximum Bluetooth range?
12 mvs11.36 m - Battery power?
1200 mAhvs611.48 mAh
Price comparison
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
10.0/10
2 votes
Sound quality
10.0/10
3 votes
Value for money
8.3/10
3 votes
Comfort
8.7/10
3 votes
Noise isolation
8.3/10
3 votes
Design
Fit
Over-ear
The fit of the headphones.
weight
285 g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
has a detachable cable
✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
With 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.
can be folded
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It can be folded into a more compact form.
has a tangle free cable
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The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
travel bag is included
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The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has an open-back design
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The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.
is dustproof and water-resistant
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The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
Sound quality
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
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This 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
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
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
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
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.
sound pressure level
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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Devices 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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The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.
Power
Battery life
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)
35 hours
The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.
charge time
3 hours
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
Has USB Type-C
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The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
has a battery level indicator
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An 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
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
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The battery can be recharged and used over again.
Connectivity
Connectivity
Wireless
The connectivity type of the headphones.
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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aptx 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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aptX 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 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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aptX 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).
has aptX Lossless
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aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has AAC
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AAC is a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Features
has a noise-canceling microphone
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These 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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Ambient 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
✖Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a mute function
✔Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
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
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There 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 HX
A 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.
Has an in-line control panel
✖Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.
Miscellaneous
has a 3.5mm male connector
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This audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.
Price comparison
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Comments
luciano
1 year ago
10 / 10
Bang HX even better.
luciano
1 year ago
10 / 10
I already own the H9 and decided to get this one because I thought it would be decidedly better than the H9. It's not, at least not in sound. However, in terms of noise reduction, there is a significant improvement, but only for those who use them outside the house. For those who, like me, only listen to music, there's no difference. Both headphones are exceptional, and under 300 euros, they're great. Of course, the HX is more recent and has more usage options.
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erik
3 months ago
10 / 10
Incredibly Impressive
erik
3 months ago
10 / 10
I only tested the HX for 5 minutes but that was enough to be 100 percent convinced about my next purchase... such a sound! And all that via Samsung tel a52 (which does stream Aptx at 44kHz) and bluetooth... so full... so balanced high/mid/low... for my fairly small ears it was very comfortable... and the noise isolation was already very good with the anc off (fits well)... conclusion a TOP SHELF PRODUCT!
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Csaba
2 months ago
10 / 10
Excellent built quality and design,sound is super.
Csaba
2 months ago
10 / 10
Bang & Olufsen HX has an excellent sound and built in quality.It’s noise cancel.could be better.I’ve got an average ears size,still takes time to adjust the right position of the headphone circle shape.It’s size cold be bigger in mine oppinion…
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