Audio-Technica ATH-WP900
Audio-Technica
44 Overall Score
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
Bang & Olufsen
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-WP900
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-WP900 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | piel sintético suave | memory foam |
| Headband | piel sintético suave | aluminium |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dinámico | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 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 | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 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
Audio-Technica ATH-WP900
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd 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
Audio-Technica ATH-WP9000.056score per dollar
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 12240020.135score per dollar
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.
