Bang & Olufsen Announces First Noise-Canceling True Wireless Earbuds

[MacRumors]

Bang & Olufsen today announced Beoplay EQ, the Danish audio outfit's first true wireless headphones with adaptive active noise cancelation.

To achieve maximum noise cancelation, the buds use adaptive ANC that combines active noise cancellation with passive sealing. Six microphones allow for automatic adjustment of ANC levels and also make use of directional beamforming technology to improve call and speech quality.

The Beoplay EQ will retail for $399 (£349/€399), so they're $150 more expensive than Apple's AirPods Pro, but apart from the premium look, they do pack some solid features, including 20 hours' battery life when used in conjunction with the charging case, and 6.5 hours of playtime with ANC turned on (versus AirPods Pro's 4.5 hours). They also include a fast charge feature, so 20 minutes in the aluminum case gets you two hours of playtime.

The compact case supports both USB-C and Qi wireless charging, while the buds themselves are more reminiscent of Beats Studio Buds than AirPods, with a small profile and an ergonomic fit. They're IP54 dust and water resistant, and come with interchangeable ear tips in different sizes.

Wireless specs-wise, they support the aptX adaptive codec and the latest Bluetooth 5.2, and the set-up process is simplified on both Android and Apple devices thanks to the inclusion of Microsoft Swift Pair and Made for iPhone licenses.

Beoplay EQ come in Black Anthracite and Sand colors and will be available to purchase from August 19 via Bang & Olufsen's website and in Bang & Olufsen retail stores.

Article Link: Bang & Olufsen Announces First Noise-Canceling True Wireless Earbuds

 

[Veinticinco]

I have their 3rd gen E8s (grey, without ANC) and a pair of QC35s, so not in the market.

These are a tad pricey though even for B&O.

 

[DMG35]

I'd definitely be interested in buying these. I have the H95's and they are spectacular and wonder how well these would perform.

 

[error]

I don't understand why people would pay $399 to walk around with two huge Bang & Olufsen logos in their ears.

 

[BigSmurf]

it will probably be good. However I think that the recently covered Nothing Ear 1 will make a much bigger impact in the market, keenly priced at only $99/set.

 

[MacintoshMan1]

For that price, you can almost get a pair of AirPods Max! Guess, I'd rather have the AirPods Max!

 

[George Dawes]

Id hoped they’d announced apple were buying them

 

[DMG35]

I don't understand why people would pay $399 to walk around with two huge Bang & Olufsen logos in their ears.

It is definitely expensive. But in my experience they do make a fantastic product. But you're right, $399 is really pushing it.

 

[bobscape]

So, how do they sound?

 

[mark-in-mk]

Cool, but.....Will they blend ?

 

[Intergalactic_Turkey]

Just get Master & Dynamic MW08 instead. Cheaper while premium product with longer battery life.

 

[NMBob]

“20 hours' battery life when used in conjunction with the charging case”
So if you leave them in the case they last 20 hours? What does this mean? There was another article about some other brand recently that made the same kind of statement.

 

[Intergalactic_Turkey]

“20 hours' battery life when used in conjunction with the charging case”
So if you leave them in the case they last 20 hours? What does this mean? There was another article about some other brand recently that made the same kind of statement.

This simply means 6.5hrs for the buds and additional 13.5hrs for charging case. So 20hrs in total.

 

[tridley68]

These will definitely be a big improvement over the terrible sounding Air Pods and the price is not bad either can't wait to get these.

 

[Intergalactic_Turkey]

For that price, you can almost get a pair of AirPods Max! Guess, I'd rather have the AirPods Max!

The price will drop in a couple of months. Their E8 3rd Gen were initially 350 and and went down to 245.

 

[IllinoisCorn]

These will definitely be a big improvement over the terrible sounding Air Pods and the price is not bad either can't wait to get these.

Comparing these to AirPods is strange. If you want to compare them AP Pro or AP Max, I would get it. Neither of those are "terrible."

 

[vault]

What about Bluetooth LE Audio. Where is it?

 

[Intergalactic_Turkey]

For that price, you can almost get a pair of AirPods Max! Guess, I'd rather have the AirPods Max!

Sure, but those two are completely different types. AirPods Max are huge over-ear headphones so nothing f.i. to blend into the crowd when commuting.

 

[sviato]

I don't understand why people would pay $399 to walk around with two huge Bang & Olufsen logos in their ears.

As opposed to Beats or Airpods which are synonymous with Apple?

 

[LeadingHeat]

What’s better, adaptive noise cancellation or active noise cancellation? I thought active was, but this article’s wording seemed to point in the opposite direction.

 

[ke-iron]

I have their 3rd gen E8s (grey, without ANC) and a pair of QC35s, so not in the market.

These are a tad pricey though even for B&O.

Right there with the new ones from B&W

 

[Intergalactic_Turkey]

What’s better, adaptive noise cancellation or active noise cancellation? I thought active was, but this article’s wording seemed to point in the opposite direction.

Check here their short explanation.

 

[x-evil-x]

I don't understand why people would pay $399 to walk around with two huge Bang & Olufsen logos in their ears.

I don’t understand why people would pay 250$ to walk around with tampons in your ears and bad sound

 

[Intergalactic_Turkey]

it will probably be good. However I think that the recently covered Nothing Ear 1 will make a much bigger impact in the market, keenly priced at only $99/set.

The Verge has already reviewed Nothing Ear 1.

 

[Digital Dude]

I‘m tired of my AirPod Pro’s so I’m in.