Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
Bang & Olufsen
78 Overall Score
vs
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Marshall
79 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
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | aluminium | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, SBC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 12 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 1,200 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | Marshall Bluetooth |
| Water Resistance | IP53 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 12240020.006score per dollar
vs
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.0.013score per dollar
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 wins 7 specs while Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. wins 8.
