Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Black
Score: 87/100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are premium over-ear wireless headphones featuring adaptive ANC, luxurious materials and up to 35 hours of battery life with ANC on. Their non-replaceable battery, subdued bass and higher weight are trade-offs for the high-end design. Suited for professionals and audiophiles who value comfort, ANC and premium aesthetics.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones combine premium active noise cancellation, spatial Immersive Audio, and CustomTune personalization, while offering up to 24 hours of playback. Their bulkier build and lack of water resistance may deter active users. They excel for travelers and audiophiles desiring top-tier ANC and spatial sound.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
35 hoursbest | 24 hours | |
40 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 295 g | 250 gbest |
24 Ωbest | — | |
95 dB SPLbest | — | |
1,110 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 minutesbest | 180 minutesbest |
— | 9 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Supported Audio Codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 35 hours | 24 hours |
Audio(1) | ||
Microphone Type | Digital MEMS | built-in |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 295 g | 250 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 195x200x52 mm mm | 195x139x51 mm |
Ear Cushion Material | Lambskin leather, memory foam | Protein leather |
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Professional reviewers applaud the Beoplay HX for its marathon battery life, premium Scandinavian design, and effective adaptive ANC, while also noting that the sound signature has a slightly subdued bass and that the non-replaceable battery could affect longevity.
Everyday users consistently highlight the comfort of the memory-foam cushions, the impressive battery endurance, and the stylish, durable construction as top reasons for purchase. Recurring complaints focus on fit tightness for larger heads and heat buildup in the earcups during extended listening sessions.
“won't "drag ears down" even after hours”
Professional reviewers commend the QuietComfort Ultra for its best-in-class ANC, comfortable lightweight build, and innovative CustomTune calibration that keeps sound consistent across different fits. They also note the strong battery performance and robust Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connectivity, while flagging the bulkier form factor, lack of water resistance, and the fact that a newer generation has already been released.
Users consistently praise the headphones for their comfort, long battery life, and effective noise cancellation that makes commuting and travel pleasant. Common complaints revolve around the bulkiness for active use, occasional bass variability depending on head shape or glasses, and the missing IP rating for sweat-prone activities.
