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Rank 47 out of 55 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Bang & Olufsen

Beoplay HX

Name: Beoplay HX
Brand: Bang & Olufsen

around $499

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

177 Pros

65%
12 reviews (2h 5m)

95 Cons

Experience the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX, a luxurious blend of style, comfort, and impressive audio. Crafted with premium materials like lambskin and memory foam, these headphones offer exceptional comfort, even for extended wear with glasses. Reviewers consistently praise the rich, full sound with clear instrument separation and powerful bass (es...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

79%

33 vs 9

Sound Quality

71%

34 vs 14

Comfort

50%

20 vs 20

Features

68%

15 vs 7

Connectivity

85%

22 vs 4

Design & Style

Reviewer verdict

Across 12 YouTube reviews, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX earns an Index score of 3.6/5, ranking #47 among Over-Ear Headphones. Reviewers most often praise its comfort, sound quality, design & style, while the most common criticisms concern noise cancellation, features.

Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the Beoplay HX for its comfort and lightweight feel, with many (34 mentions) calling it supremely comfortable for long wear, especially with memory-foam, lambskin ear pads and a forgiving headband. Sound quality is also repeatedly highlighted (33 mentions) as rich, well-balanced and detailed with good bass and instrument separation out of the box. Reviewers frequently compliment the premium design and portability (22 mentions), noting attractive materials, a sturdy carry case and fold-flat, travel-friendly construction. Additional commonly noted strengths include solid adaptive ANC and transparency mode, a useful feature set with touch controls and a helpful app, and dependable connectivity and battery life reported across multiple reviews.

Criticisms concentrate most on the noise-cancelling performance (21 mentions), where reviewers say ANC is inconsistent, not industry-leading, can reduce sound quality when active, and the transparency mode or ANC toggling can be finicky. Feature and app issues are also common (20 mentions), with complaints about touch controls being fussy, a cumbersome or buggy app experience, and some missing or awkwardly implemented features. Some reviewers find value questionable given the price positioning (14 mentions) and note comfort drawbacks for certain users (14 mentions) such as smaller/round earcups, clamp force or headband padding concerns. There are smaller recurring complaints about somewhat muted volume or tonal quirks, occasional connectivity oddities, and limited accessory/weather protection.

Analysis based on 12 YouTube reviews (2h 5m of video) with 177 pros and 95 cons extracted.

Pros (177)

Comfort (34)

soft the material doesn't press anywhere when you sit or put it on your head ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 1:20
lasting comfort ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 0:38
The fact that they're so light definitely contributes to above average on your comfort ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 3:11
It weighs like nothing ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 1:00
Most comfortable pair of over-the-ear headphones worn with glasses. ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 3:52
Light and comfortable, even for people with glasses ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 0:51
ear cups are padded with memory foam and coated with lambskin, smells lush ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 2:08
very very comfortable snug fit ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 3:47
supremely comfortable to wear even for hours ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 2:20
snug fits perfectly ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 3:29
they'd actually fit fine ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 5:06
padding and enough but these aren't heavy and these aren't a big pair of headphones ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 3:06
comfort is really great ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 4:20
soft lambskin and moldable memory foam ensure the ear cups are gentle on your skin ▶ Top 5 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Reviews For Studying @ 4:32
not a big pair of headphones very easy to use very lightweight ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 4:45
clever adjustable headband with a center relief zone and lightweight construction mean bo play hx can be worn comfortably for extended periods ▶ Top 5 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Reviews For Studying @ 4:35
nice to wear ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 14:10
super comfortable to wear ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 1:10
you could wear them for quite a long time ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 1:14
fit head really well ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 5:36
headband as well is wrapped in both leather and canvas on the underside so that it feels good ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 1:21
wrapped in a really soft lamb skin around the ear cuff ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 1:02
lasting comfort ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 1:19
comfortable ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 5:56
memory foam padding is also really spongy ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 1:07
awesome that you can remove these ear pads period ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 3:20
More comfortable ear cushions made of memory foam and sheepskin compared to Apple's mesh material. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 3:53
HX is light, airy, and smooth to wear due to its combination of sheepskin and aluminum alloy. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 2:20
a pair of headphones that you do forget that you're wearing after a while and you're not going to notice them too much shifting around when you're walking around with them on ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 5:37
Smooth and airy wearing experience compared to the H95 line. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 2:24
these ear pads don't heat up all that much ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 4:51
Long-wearing comfort without sweating, even with glasses. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 4:07
everything else about the h-axis comfort-wise is actually pretty good ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 4:46
big head approved because they have a natural fit to them ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 5:04

Sound Quality (33)

immersive soundscape ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 0:38
It sounds pretty good. ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 0:02
volume everything is also excellent ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 3:08
very good sound ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 1:11
Rich, full sound across the entire spectrum. ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 0:48
Seriously great bass (with EQ) ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 5:50
they sound a lot better than the first-party X-Box one ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 6:59
with me oriented correctly, it does sound a lot better ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 8:14
Great, controlled sound out of the box. ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 5:21
Music is full of body, with clear instrument separation and great stereo separation ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 5:23
Using the cable adds noticeably more body to the music. ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 6:10
incredible audio quality ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 0:12
dual 40mm titanium drivers, incredible sound, crisp and clear, plenty of bass ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 5:09
everything I listened to sounded fantastic ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 3:39
on the go these are outside are quite a nice bit of tuning ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 7:17
tuning works on every genre ... no fatigue, good details ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 6:44
sound quality is absolutely outstanding ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 4:15
no tiny fuzzy sound on the high end ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 3:57
base on these is super great ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 3:45
anyone will find these easy to listen to ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 7:05
sound ... close to neutral ... everything's very clear, very easy to listen to them, not overly bright, not overly bassy ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 5:51
bass is pretty good ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 10:02
Superior Sound ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 1:11
can hear all the vocals pretty well, most instruments ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 10:08
sound is really close, like in the ears ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 9:49
treble is really nice ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 10:06
really great sound ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 14:08
vocals are really good, everything is still really good ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 10:51
Harmonious and neutral sound quality, with clear and detailed sound layers. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 6:19
Emotional and well-blended sound. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 6:33
really good instrument separation, a decently wide sound stage and the bass on these headphones doesn't bottom out ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 8:18
the sound quality is undeniably rich ▶ BEST Over Ear Headphones Awards 2025 - Here's What I Think! @ 1:41
Elegant, sophisticated, professional, and gentle sound quality. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 6:52

Design & Style (22)

look very cool ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 0:58
I do like the design ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 0:53
cups fully rotate ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 2:38
Most attractive headphones ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 1:51
scrunch up pretty compact ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 2:48
seriously spooge-worthy design ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 0:15
proper premium finish, delicious mash of leather and metal ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 2:02
very very slick design ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 2:06
designed to be used on the go and they do all that very well ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 14:33
they fold flat ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 3:27
nice carry case ... nice material very sturdy ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 0:29
very portable on-the-go headphones by design ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 14:43
quite a small pair of headphones ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 14:30
look and feel special right out of the box ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 0:54
slick design ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 7:59
come included with a decent hard shell carrying case ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 1:25
More beautiful, sophisticated, and elegant design than Apple Airpod Max. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 3:16
hidden compartment where you can store your cables ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 1:34
Elegant, luxurious, and prominent design with two circular parts stacked on top of each other. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 2:43
going to keep your headphones well protected even if you cram them into a cramped backpack ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 1:27
B&O comes with a hard and sturdy box, unlike Apple's soft leather case. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 1:15
Great choice for sophistication, airy and gentle experience. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 8:52

Noise Cancellation (20)

The active noise cancellation on these is actually pretty darn in these ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 4:35
The ANC is very strong. ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 6:39
No cabin pressure (ANC) ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 8:20
adaptive noise cancelling ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 0:10
fantastic active noise cancellation, adaptive feature ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 4:28
active ... adaptive active noise cancellation ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 1:12
transparency mode ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 1:18
transparency mode ... good ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 7:52
acting was cancelling well adaptive active noise cancelling work very good ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 7:47
immersive listening experience with active noise cancellation ▶ Top 5 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Reviews For Studying @ 4:17
switch off the outside world when you need time to concentrate and dial back into background noise when you want to know what's going on around you ▶ Top 5 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Reviews For Studying @ 4:44
really solid good noise canceling ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 11:04
noise canceling is pretty good ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 9:57
very very powerful active noise cancellation ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 5:32
new generation of hybrid active noise cancellation technology works to digitally compensate for background noise whether it's the sound of voices the rumble of a tv or other disturbances to your focus ▶ Top 5 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Reviews For Studying @ 4:57
adaptive active noise cancellation ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 1:14
Noise cancellation creates a feeling of openness and comfort. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 8:02
Pleasant noise cancellation, not too isolating or stuffy like Apple's. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 7:48
ambient mode on these headphones sounds very natural ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 14:27
anc on these headphones has very little cabin pressure which is good for comfort ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 11:32

Features (20)

fine control actually, a lot easier than I thought it would be with that ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 7:17
comprehensive set of physical and touch controls ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 3:37
i really enjoy this product ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 4:06
very hard to fault to do everything well ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 8:07
very good they do everything they're supposed to do they do it very well ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 13:38
setup of these is also really easy ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 1:40
firmware updates ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 11:30
google assistant ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 5:51
gesture controlled ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 0:52
user friendly ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 8:09
very easily drawn out manual ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 2:21
nice cardboardy paper manual ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 2:23
helpful app ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 8:19
ideal when you're commuting exercising or working from home and needs some flexibility in your focus ▶ Top 5 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Reviews For Studying @ 4:50
runs perfectly ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 6:27
wind reduction setting in the app ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 11:27
Additional touch sensor controls for play/pause and volume. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 4:32
Better app than Apple's with more customization options. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 8:23
do have wear sensors so when you take these off they'll automatically pause the music and then when you put them back on they'll start playing your music again ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 10:57
touch pad is very accurate ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 10:18

Connectivity (15)

Compatibility, wired, Bluetooth, and wireless with X-Box and PC. ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 3:44
3.5mm wired connectivity ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 3:20
strong and stable connection ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 3:14
full support for Qualcomm's aptX Adaptive ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 5:36
bluetooth 5.1, connecting is a piece of pie ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 2:54
signal strength ... spot on no issues at all ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 7:34
bluetooth 5.1 adaptive works very well ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 14:22
multi-point connections, allows you to connect up to two devices at once ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 8:22
no lag ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 6:30
automatically detects them quickly ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 6:52
Seamless connection and automatic switching between Apple devices, on par with Airpods Max. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 5:51
zero latency across the board when watching movies or videos on your phone whether you're using an iphone or an android device ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 6:51
support for spc and aac which is pretty standard but they also have support for aptx adaptive ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 7:00
can be connected to two devices at the same time so you can easily hot swap from one device to another which is always great for power users ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 6:41
can always just use a wired connection with these ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 7:10

Build Quality (10)

very well made ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 0:55
Great build quality and looks. ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 0:53
Solidly built ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 2:46
detachable ear cups held on by magnets ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 2:23
the materials here are top notch ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 0:47
really nice fit finish ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 5:24
crafted with premium materials for an effortlessly wearable build ▶ Top 5 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Reviews For Studying @ 4:25
The build quality is exceptional with premium materials and titanium drivers that deliver expensive and detailed sound ▶ BEST Over Ear Headphones Awards 2025 - Here's What I Think! @ 1:15
part is great for the longevity of these headphones ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 2:30
exquisitely built ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 2:14

Battery Life (9)

up to 38 hours of battery life with ANC and Bluetooth ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 6:59
charges fully in under 3 hours ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 7:26
up to 40 hours worth of battery life ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 14:18
battery life is pretty good, anywhere from about 14 hours to 21 hours ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 3:09
battery life is about 40 hours with noise cancelling on ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 8:35
battery can go up to 25 hours with active noise cancellation ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 7:09
long charging cable ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 3:28
one of my favorite things about the hx is the hx's have an advertised battery life of 35 hours with their active noise cancellation turned on and they have an advertised battery life of 40 hours with their active noise cancellation turned off ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 6:00
they do offer amazing battery life of over 42 hours ▶ BEST Over Ear Headphones Awards 2025 - Here's What I Think! @ 1:38

Microphone Quality (8)

crystal clear communication with its virtual boom arm ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 0:30
microphone quality is surprisingly good ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 0:04
Calls were clear. ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 7:29
microphones was good ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 7:44
two microphones which is already sufficient for everyday tasks and everyday uses ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 7:03
microphone sounds good ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 14:12
microphone works really well ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 11:21
no outside noise picked up by microphone ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 11:24

Value for Money (3)

very very premium ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 0:45
B&O will definitely be much more patient in terms of accessories, care, and attention from the manufacturer. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 1:12
way more sensible than the h95s ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 0:26

Noise Isolation (3)

really good sound isolation properties ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 2:52
noise canceling off is obviously very good ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 14:20
practical ear cup design also provides effective sound isolation so you can keep your listening ▶ Top 5 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Reviews For Studying @ 5:09

Cons (95)

Noise Cancellation (21)

Active Noise Canceling is a weaker point / sub-par ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 8:11
ANC can't compensate for lack of seal due to round earpads ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 8:31
Transparency mode isn't very good / turns music off completely ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 8:50
Little bit of pressure, a little bit of buzz with the ANC. It's not the worst, but there is more buzz than I would like. ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 6:43
Noise canceling lags behind the competition ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 0:56
ANC does not work when using wired connection ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 3:33
able to still hear what was going on ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 2:39
active noise cancellation a bit lacking ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 2:20
for the price the active noise cancellation feature should work a lot better ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 4:32
noise cancelling properties weren't as strong as I would have liked ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 2:47
wasn't sure if I was on transparency or noise canceling mode ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 14:14
The ASC is genuinely disappointing. I could still hear plenty of outside noise when comparing them to my old Sony headphones ▶ BEST Over Ear Headphones Awards 2025 - Here's What I Think! @ 1:31
the noise cancellation is surprisingly mediocre compared to competitors costing a third of the price ▶ BEST Over Ear Headphones Awards 2025 - Here's What I Think! @ 1:20
Limited noise cancellation adjustment with only three default levels. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 8:31
switches between transparency and noise canceling mode randomly ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 11:32
if you want to get the best sound out of these headphones you gotta use them with their anc turned off because with their anc turned on these headphones do get narrowed up quite a bit and their bass won't resonate as deep or hit as hard ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 7:32
amount of noise these headphones blocked out it's not industry leading to say the least ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 11:53
really struggle when it comes to random or even constant higher frequency sounds ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 13:38
anc does affect how your music sounds by a lot ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 11:44
does struggle behind a little bit when compared to the surface headphones too ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 13:16
ambient mode lets in everything it's not the active kind that will actively block out sudden spikes and loud noises ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 14:57

Features (20)

Lacks some key features (e.g., pausing music when taken off) ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 10:13
need to get used to the tap and swipe controls ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 1:52
EQ settings screen confusing ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 6:34
Taps work without problems the swipes work more or less also without problems but with the volume somehow I haven't really figured it out yet so that it works the first time there are some slips here and there ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 2:00
adjust between game and chat balance for X-Box only ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 6:20
there is actually an app that you are going to need to download. That is a paid app ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 4:27
why is everything a double tap? ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 6:28
double tap on the right, or left side to play and pause, but that's Bluetooth only. ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 5:51
switch between active noise cancellation and transparency for Bluetooth only ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 6:17
Some features common at this price range are missing. ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 0:59
touch controls can be a bit finicky about placement ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 3:50
Bang & Olufsen app doesn't work well, struggles to connect ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 6:08
EQ settings in the app can cause audio to become staticky and grainy ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 6:48
no real negatives i don't like with the app you have to log in if you want to actually use it ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 13:43
have to actually create an account which personally i don't like ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 9:00
have to turn on location services another thing personally i don't like ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 9:09
touch controls instead of buttons ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 7:59
weird spinny wheels that don't work well ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 12:40
not the biggest fan of this kind of eq adjustment because if you move this dial too deep into warm or high bass they can end up sounding a little shallow because they do end up pushing the mids down or if you want to bring the vocals out on these headphones they can end up sounding nasally and flat because they end up lowering the bass ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 9:10
have to press a little harder than you normally would on other touch pads or on your phone ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 10:22

Value for Money (14)

it's only about a hundred dollars. ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 0:08
It's so hard to recommend something like this at this price. ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 9:02
price of £700, more expensive than Airpods Max ▶ Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Rev @ 0:32
cost somewhere in the neighborhood of three times more than even a premium headphone ▶ B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review @ 4:41
you are paying for that like 450 pound or 500 dollars 2500 ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 7:54
cost ... 450 pound or 500 us dollars which is obviously a lot of money ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 13:53
price ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 8:11
just a bit pricey ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 14:59
accessory takes a little bit of time to show up ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 6:59
at $899, these headphones left me questioning my financial decisions ▶ BEST Over Ear Headphones Awards 2025 - Here's What I Think! @ 1:10
the H95 simply doesn't justify its astronomical price tag. When you're spending this much, good isn't good enough. You expect perfection ▶ BEST Over Ear Headphones Awards 2025 - Here's What I Think! @ 1:41
Most overrated ▶ BEST Over Ear Headphones Awards 2025 - Here's What I Think! @ 1:00
a little pricey for a pair of anc headphones ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 0:33
Almost no accessories available. ▶ 15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX?? @ 4:57

Comfort (14)

I do prefer a larger ear cup personally ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 8:43
there's not a lot of padding there on the headband ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 2:57
it does press my earrings into my neck a little bit ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 2:36
I find the clamping force a little tighter than is my preference already. ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 8:39
a little disconcerting, weighs like nothing ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 1:06
above average clamp strength ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 2:47
Headband a little stiff ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 3:17
Earcups a little on the small side ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 3:31
i could do with a little more clamp ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 4:58
your ears can get a little bit warm because of the padding ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 4:51
had to take them off after a few hours ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 12:09
smaller earcups, don't fully suction the ear ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 14:22
main complaint here is going to be their round ear pads ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 3:59
problem with these round ear pads is that since their diameter is so small they pull down on your ear cartilage and rest on your earlobes ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 4:07

Sound Quality (9)

quite peculiar sound ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 1:11
Low-mids a little weak (compared to other high-end headphones) ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 5:59
lacks a bit of clarity and sharpness ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 2:51
sound here is very soft ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 2:36
if you're a fan of have a sharp Punchy sound then it's not for you ▶ AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review @ 2:30
very unpleasant pop-pop-pop-pop-pop sound when maxing out the dial, also cuts out your audio ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 7:31
sound stage isn't really very big, imaging is okay ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 7:11
volume needs to be turned up higher than expected ▶ WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX @ 10:27
The volume output is frustratingly low. I often found myself maxing it out and still wanting more ▶ BEST Over Ear Headphones Awards 2025 - Here's What I Think! @ 1:25

Connectivity (7)

Quirks with Multipoint Connect: turning on/off too quickly leaves them unpaired ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 5:04
Issues with Microsoft Teams ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 7:43
Mic, touch controls, and Assistant button don't work when cable is connected ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 8:02
This is truly an X-Box first, everything else, second headset. ▶ These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal @ 3:55
Bluetooth 4.2 (older than 5.0) ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 4:35
Walking away from source caused distortion/dropped connection at short range ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 4:44
bluetooth 4.2, not the latest bluetooth in the market ▶ Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay @ 6:13

Design & Style (4)

Carrying pouch instead of a case ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 1:45
case only allows for either that or the standard fit ... if you've got a larger head you have to keep adjusting these to put it back into the case ▶ Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing O @ 2:00
case is a little large because it does have a large footprint and it is a little on the thicker side ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 1:40
can only be laid down flat they aren't fully collapsible like most other headphones on the market ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 3:01

Microphone Quality (3)

microphone on the hx's is decent for like a quick phone call but personally i do wish that this microphone did put a little bit more of an emphasis on my voice because my voice can sound a little shallow ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 15:16
if you do plan on taking phone calls with this microphone i do recommend that you do so in a quieter room because this microphone really doesn't do all that great good job blocking out android noise ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 15:32
microphone array is fairly exposed these headphones do like to pick up the occasional wind noise when walking outdoors ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 11:46

Build Quality (2)

Not sweatproof ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 2:53
gotta screw these your pads on and off ▶ BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother @ 3:24

Battery Life (1)

No fast charging mode ▶ Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full @ 9:47

Review sources

Bang and Olufsen Beoplay HX Review - Pricey but Performing On the Go Headphones by Vortex Reviews — 27 pros, 11 cons
BEOPlay HX Review - The H95's Little Brother by GYMCADDY — 21 pros, 17 cons
WORTH IT - 017 - BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY HX by superligertiger — 23 pros, 8 cons
These are $500 Xbox Headphones - Bang & Olufsen Xbox Portal by ShortCircuit — 14 pros, 16 cons
Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H9: Excellent or Overpriced? A Full Review by NorbReviews — 12 pros, 18 cons
Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Review by Tech Spurt — 18 pros, 5 cons
B&O Beoplay H9 Headphones review by Erin Lawrence — 14 pros, 5 cons
15 TRIỆU MUA TAI NGHE APPLE AIRPODS MAX HAY B&O BEOPLAY HX??? | CHILL WITH DAN by Đan Anh - Chill With Dan — 17 pros, 2 cons
Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 - Review by Charlie Care by Charlie Care Channel — 15 pros, 1 cons
AirPods Max Killer — Beoplay HX Review by ByteSizedReviews — 5 pros, 6 cons
BEST Over Ear Headphones Awards 2025 - Here's What I Think! by 10BestOnes — 3 pros, 6 cons
Top 5 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Reviews For Studying by The 5BestChoice — 8 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX worth buying?

Based on 12 independent YouTube reviews, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX scores 3.6/5 with 177 positive and 95 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #47 in the Over-Ear Headphones category.

What do reviewers like most about the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX?

The most praised aspects are comfort, sound quality, design & style — Comfort (34 mentions), Sound Quality (33 mentions), Design & Style (22 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX?

Reviewers most frequently criticize noise cancellation, features — Noise Cancellation (21 mentions), Features (20 mentions).

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