Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Bang & Olufsen
75 Overall Score
vs
Meze Strada
Meze
29 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Music
Work
Budget
Commute
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Meze Strada | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Lambskin Leather, Memory Foam | Leather |
| Headband | aluminum | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, SBC | — |
| Surround | — | MEZE Audio | Strada | Wired Over-Ear Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones for Audiophiles | Macassar Ebony Wood Earcups | Detachable Magnetic Earpads | 2 Twisted OFC Cables Included | MEZE Audio | Strada | |
| 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 | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 1,200 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | B&O app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP53 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (89th percentile)89th %ile
Meze Strada
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.