Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
Bang & Olufsen
78 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser 505968
Sennheiser
22 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, premium materials, and outstanding comfort. Users praise the natural, balanced audio signature and effective noise cancellation, though some note the high price and minor connectivity quirks. A few reviewers compare them favorably to competitors like Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Focal, highlighting superior build and sound neutrality.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium materials and build
- Outstanding comfort for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
Cons
- High price point
- No D/A converter
- Midrange lacking for some
- Connectivity issues with Windows volume control
- Default sound modes initially unappealing
Sound quality 8
Build quality 6
Comfort 5
Noise cancellation 5
Battery life 4
Value for money 4
Sennheiser 505968
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 | Sennheiser 505968 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | aluminium | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.399999976158142 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 1,200 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP53 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
Sennheiser 505968
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (22nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (23rd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.