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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 (Wireless Headphone): 3.3 out of 5 stars from 16 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The struggle is real, and finding great wireless in-earphones that can be worn with anything isn't easy. The B&O H5 fills the gap, though they're not cheap.Read more
Meet the Beoplay H5  by Bang & Olufsen. The classiest and arguably the prettiest, most premium and one of the more expensive wireless in-ear headphones ever made. Have you ever found yourself wanting the best possible sound out of small wireless in-ear headphones, but couldn't compRead more
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Pros

  • It makes for excellent clarity without things sounding thin
  • Balanced audio performance with bright highs and deep bass
  • earphone weight is Light and contacting very well with Bluetooth

Cons

  • not boosted beyond normal levels
  • they are definitely not cheap
  • goofy looking cable running behind your neck

Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wireless

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5 - Pros & Cons

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5

Pros

  • It makes for excellent clarity without things sounding thin
  • Balanced audio performance with bright highs and deep bass
  • earphone weight is Light and contacting very well with Bluetooth
  • The sound is very beautiful and the earphones are easy to put into your pockets or your bags
  • The earphones are light and comfortable to wear
  • sound quality
  • looks and charging station
  • It s very comfortable to my ears
  • high-end is clear and simple
  • relaxed fit and durable build
  • Warm

Cons

  • not boosted beyond normal levels
  • they are definitely not cheap
  • goofy looking cable running behind your neck
  • Treble was a tad too crisp at times
  • high-end model will move from Intel to Apple silicon
  • Comply Sport memory foam tips offering a malleable seal
  • that goofy looking cable running behind your neck
  • foam tips are very spongy
  • Foam
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
6.4 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
16 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
18 g
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width1.54 in
Depth1.1 in
Height0.93 in
Weight0.63 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
Microphone direction typeOmnidirectional microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
ButtonsVolume
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Green
  • Black,Pink
  • Charcoal,Sand
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEar canal
Body material
  • Aluminium
  • Rubber
  • Textile
CategoryAudiophile
Water resistantyes
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter0.25 in
Driver technology
  • Dynamic
  • Electrostatic
Driver size0.25 in
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Connectivity
Inputs supportedBluetooth
Cable length0.52
Audio streaming via bluetoothA2DP aptX
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profileAPT-X
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity50.0 mAh
Battery recharge time2.0 h
Battery life5.0 h
Talk time5.0 h
Charging via USByes

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5 Bang & Olufsen - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.0
Based on 6 reviews
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 29.07.2020
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 (Wireless Headphone): 3.3 out of 5 stars from 16 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5 Worthy of your ears: Bang & Olufsen’s H5 wireless earphones reviewed
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Pickr
Published: 05.02.2017
Worthy of your ears: Bang & Olufsen’s H5 wireless earphones reviewed
4.0

The struggle is real, and finding great wireless in-earphones that can be worn with anything isn't easy. The B&O H5 fills the gap, though they're not cheap.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Wireless In-Ear Headphones Review
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Gadgetmac
Published: 06.07.2016
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Wireless In-Ear Headphones Review

Meet the Beoplay H5  by Bang & Olufsen. The classiest and arguably the prettiest, most premium and one of the more expensive wireless in-ear headphones ever made. Have you ever found yourself wanting the best possible sound out of small wireless in-ear headphones, but couldn't comp

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5 B&O Play Beoplay H5 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 17.11.2016
B&O Play Beoplay H5 Review
4.0

The expensive, exercise-focused B&O Beoplay H5 earphones deliver an excellent Bluetooth audio experience.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5 A Review of the B&O PLAY Beoplay H5 Wireless Earphones — Tools and Toys
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Tools and Toys
A Review of the B&O PLAY Beoplay H5 Wireless Earphones — Tools and Toys

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H5 Beoplay H5 Review: B&O's Bluetooth Earbuds Sound Great, but They're Pricey
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MacRumors
Beoplay H5 Review: B&O's Bluetooth Earbuds Sound Great, but They're Pricey

With the controversial removal of the headphone jack from Apple's upcoming iPhone range a seeming inevitability, audio companies are already...

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