Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
Aluminum, hardened glass, and silicone construction houses 9.2mm drivers with a 20–22,000 Hz frequency range and the brand’s most advanced ANC in an earbud. The pearl-blasted aluminum case extends total ANC playtime to 20 hours, while an enlarged microphone inlet with wind-filtering mesh sharpens call clarity. These are best for style-conscious commuters who prioritize premium materials and full-spectrum sound over outright noise isolation.
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Overzicht
The 30-Second Version
Gorgeous build and design, but the Beoplay Eleven falls short where it counts. ANC is weak, battery life is rough, and the sound quality is divisive. At $599, you're paying for luxury looks, not performance. Only buy on sale if you love the B&O aesthetic.
Pros & Cons
Pluspunten
- Build quality is the absolute best right now, aluminum and glass feel premium. 99th
- Owners love the deep, rumbling bass and clear highs. 97th
- Comfortable fit with premium silicone tips. 92nd
- Strong mic performance for calls, even in wind. 82nd
Minpunten
- ANC is weak despite B&O's marketing claims.
- Battery life is a real letdown at 6 hours with ANC.
- The companion app is buggy.
- Sound quality ranks near the bottom in our database.
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Performance
The 9.2mm driver pushes out a 20Hz-22kHz range, and owners consistently praise the full, balanced sound with rumbling bass. But our database ranks the sound at the 9th percentile, which is rough. The ANC sits at the 97th percentile on paper, yet real users call it weak. That mismatch is the story here. Battery life is a genuine weak spot at the 13th percentile: 6 hours with ANC on, 20 with the case. The mic setup is solid, landing in the 82nd percentile, and connectivity with BT 5.2 and multipoint is strong at the 93rd percentile.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9.2 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Codecs | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven Premium Wireless in-Ear Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2 and Active Noise Cancellation, Eucalyptus Green |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Charging | proprietary |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 20 |
| Case Charging | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Bang & Olufsen app |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP57 |
vs Competition
The Sony WF-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra both deliver stronger ANC and better battery life for less money. The Technics EAH-AZ100 is another strong competitor with excellent sound. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 integrates better with iPhones and costs significantly less. The Beoplay Eleven wins on build quality and design, but loses on nearly every functional metric that matters day to day.
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Nothing Buds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13.5 | 6 |
| Case Battery Hours | 20 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 55 | 26 |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Gebruikersoordeel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009 | 97.2 | 82 | 98.8 | 8.4 | 12.4 | 72 | 51.8 | 92.4 | 53.1 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.2 | 97.5 | 79.3 | 99 | 78.8 | 72 | 97.3 | 99.8 | 81 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.2 | 99.8 | 79.3 | 88.5 | 75.5 | 72 | 80.8 | 99.1 | 81 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.2 | 82 | 98.8 | 90.7 | 75.5 | 94.7 | 32.8 | 99.6 | 99.3 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 81.9 | 95.5 | 72 | 92.4 | 96.9 | 81 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 93 | 73 | 94.7 | 32.8 | 99.6 | 90 |
Prijs
Value & Pricing
At $599, this is a tough sell. You're paying a massive premium for the design and build, which are genuinely top-tier. But the battery life is mediocre, the ANC underwhelms, and the app has issues. If you catch these on sale, the audio performance might justify the price for some. At full retail, you're mostly paying for the B&O logo and that gorgeous aluminum case.
Price History
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Overview
The Beoplay Eleven is Bang & Olufsen doing what they do best: making something that looks and feels like a luxury item. The aluminum and glass build is genuinely stunning, and it sits at the top of our database for build quality. But here's the thing. For $599, you'd expect the whole package to be best-in-class, and it's not.
The sound is a weird story. Our data puts it near the bottom of the barrel, but actual owners rave about the deep bass and clear highs. The ANC is another head-scratcher. B&O calls it their best ever, but users say it's weak. This is a pair of earbuds that splits opinions hard.
Common Questions
Q: How good is the noise cancellation really?
Despite B&O's marketing, real users report the ANC is weak compared to competitors like Sony or Bose. It's fine for light background noise, but don't expect it to block out a busy commute.
Q: Is the battery life enough for a full day?
Probably not. You get 6 hours with ANC on, which is below average for this price range. The case adds 20 more hours, but you'll be charging more often than with rivals.
Q: Are these worth the high price?
Only if you value design and build quality above all else. The aluminum and glass construction is stunning, but the ANC, battery, and app issues make it hard to justify at full retail.
Who Should Skip This
Skip these if you need strong noise cancellation for commuting or travel. The ANC is weak, and the battery life won't get you through a long flight. If you want the best sound quality per dollar, look at the Technics EAH-AZ100 or Sony WF-1000XM6 instead. And if you're on a budget, the Soundcore P31i does most of this for a fraction of the price.
Verdict
Buy these if you want earbuds that feel like jewelry and you prioritize design over everything else. The sound is divisive, the ANC is weak, and the battery life is rough. But if you find them on sale and you're a B&O fan, the audio performance and premium feel might win you over. Everyone else should look at Sony or Bose.
