Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
Denon AHD9200EM
What Buyers Say
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
Denon AHD9200EM
The Denon AH-D7200 is praised for its warm, detailed sound signature with elevated mid-bass and smooth treble, making it ideal for genres like EDM and classical. Build quality is excellent with wood and leather materials, and they are easy to drive without extra equipment. However, comfort is a concern for larger heads, and the soundstage is described as intimate rather than expansive. Some users find the bass less boomy than expected, and the lack of a shorter cable is a minor drawback.
Pros
- Warm and detailed sound signature
- Excellent build quality with wood and leather
- Easy to drive without extra equipment
- Great for EDM and classical music
- Smooth and non-fatiguing treble
Cons
- Tight fit for large heads
- Intimate soundstage not expansive
- Less sub-bass rumble than expected
- No short 1.2m cable included
- Comfort only okay for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 | Denon AHD9200EM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | aluminium | genuine leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 56 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB | 105 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 | 3 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
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)
Denon AHD9200EM
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 34 specs.
