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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9

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User ratings:
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
7
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3.9 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
16 %
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Pros

  • Setting up the Bluetooth connection is really easy
  • exciting bass response
  • good battery life and excellent build quality and materials

Cons

  • the headphones fall short of excellence
  • slight pressure on the ears with noise cancellation turned on
  • overwhelming bass

Key specs

  • 20 Ω
  • 20, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 - Pros & Cons

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9

Pros

  • Setting up the Bluetooth connection is really easy
  • exciting bass response
  • good battery life and excellent build quality and materials
  • very crisp highs
  • meaty mids and very
  • very powerful bass
  • build quality and design are exceptional
  • The clamping force is just great
  • a very wide sound stage and great separation
  • welcoming
  • friendly and fun space

Cons

  • the headphones fall short of excellence
  • slight pressure on the ears with noise cancellation turned on
  • overwhelming bass
  • lack of features and high price
  • the bass response seems to be too much for the drivers
  • Sony Most read in Tech Argos Black Friday beaten
  • noisy subway system
  • the sucked-out sound when the ANC was activated
  • inconsistent sounds like people talking or a car whizzing by will
  • the headphones fail to isolate your voice from the ambient sounds making for a very noisy
  • wind noise carries over to phone calls

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
20 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
295 g
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width7.76 in
Depth8.86 in
Height1.57 in
Weight10.41 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-A
Detachable cableyes
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity770.0 mAh
Battery recharge time2.5 h
Battery life21.0 h
Talk time21.0 h
Charging via USByes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialAnodised aluminium
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Sound
Impedance20.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 Bang & Olufsen - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.9
Based on 7 reviews
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 B&O Beoplay H9 review
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TechRadar
Published: 19.06.2019
B&O Beoplay H9 review
3.5

Better than Beats ... but not by much

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 noise-cancelling headphone review: A stunning refinement to a flagship
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 08.11.2019
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 noise-cancelling headphone review: A stunning refinement to a flagship
4.5
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 Beoplay H9 review: Are B&O's newest headphones worth the price?
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Mashable
Published: 16.05.2019
Beoplay H9 review: Are B&O's newest headphones worth the price?
4.0

The newest Bang & Olufsen headphones sound fantastic, but should non-audiophiles check them out?

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 B&O Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Review - Headphones - Audiophile On
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Audiophile On
Published: 23.01.2021
B&O Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Review - Headphones - Audiophile On

After releasing the brilliant Beoplay H6 headphones, could Bang & Olufsen recreate their success with the new wireless, noise-canceling, touch-controlled Beoplay H9? We find out in this full review.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Gen 1 Wireless Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 29.03.2018
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Gen 1 Wireless Review
3.4

The Beoplay H9 are decent mixed-usage headphones with a great premium design and a comfortable over-ear fit. They look and feel very durable, and they're relativ...

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 Beoplay H9 review: it’s complicated
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The Verge
Published: 03.02.2017
Beoplay H9 review: it’s complicated
3.7

My favorite pair of portable over-ear headphones is last year’s Beoplay H6. It combines minimalist Danish style, fantastic sound, and endless comfort for the perfectly fair price of $299. That’s...

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H9 Review: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 (3rd Gen) wireless Bluetooth headphones
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KnowTechie
Published: 02.03.2020
Review: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 (3rd Gen) wireless Bluetooth headphones
4.5

Because who says you can't buy class?

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