Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
What Buyers Say
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
The Focal Celestee headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise their exceptional sound clarity, detail retrieval, and balanced frequency response. Users report rediscovering music with newfound nuances, though some note the need for a DAC to unlock full potential and mention the short included cable as a minor drawback.
Pros
- Exceptional sound clarity and detail
- Balanced frequency response
- Comfortable fit
- Beautiful design
- Reveals new nuances in familiar music
Cons
- Short included cable
- Requires DAC for full potential
- High price point
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
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
Scores
Specifications
| Focal Celestee FCELESTEE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | semi-aniline leather | memory foam |
| Headband | leather and microfiber | aluminium |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 23 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 24 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 |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 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
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
