49 facts in comparison
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX vs Sony WH-1000XM4
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Sony WH-1000XM4
Why is Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX better than Sony WH-1000XM4?
- 10h longer battery life?
40hvs30h - Has aptX?
- 2 years more years under manufacturer's warranty?
3 yearsvs1 years - 2m greater wireless connectivity range?
12mvs10m - Has a tangle free cable?
- 9.09% more battery power?
1200mAhvs1100mAh - Has a mute function?
- Has aptX Adaptive?
Why is Sony WH-1000XM4 better than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX?
- 16Hz lower low-frequency?
4Hzvs20Hz - 18000Hz higher high-frequency?
40000Hzvs22000Hz - 10dB/mW higher sound pressure level?
105dB/mWvs95dB/mW - 8 Ohms lower impedance?
16 Ohmsvs24 Ohms - Has a noise-canceling microphone?
- 31g lighter?
254gvs285g - Can be folded?
- 1 more microphone(s)?
5vs4
Price comparison
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Buy used:
$200
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable ...Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones - Black Anthracite | $499 | ||
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable ...Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones - Sand | $350 | ||
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable ...Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones - Timber | $499 | ||
| 40mm Speaker Unit Driver Repair Parts Fo...40mm Speaker Unit Driver Repair Parts For Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Headphones | $2.99 | ||
| Hard EVA Storage Bag for Bang & Olufsen ...Hard EVA Storage Bag for Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 H9i HX Headphone Protect Box B&O H9 3rd Gen Headset Travel Carrying Case | $20 | ||
| Hard EVA Storage Bag for Bang Olufsen B...Hard EVA Storage Bag for Bang Olufsen Beoplay H95 H9i HX Headphone Protect Box for ATH-MSR7 M50X Headset Organize Carrying Case | $17 | ||
Sony WH-1000XM4
Buy used:
$75
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise C...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic for Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control, Black WH1000XM4 | $348 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise C...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic for Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control, Silver WH1000XM4 | $348 | ||
| Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphone...Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones - 30hr Battery Life - Over Ear Style - Optimised for Alexa and Google Assistant - Built-in mic for Calls - WH-1000XM4S.CE7 - Limited Edition - Silver/Gold | $330 | ||
| Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphone...Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones - 30hr Battery Life - Over Ear Style - Optimised for Alexa and Google Assistant - Built-in mic for Calls - WH-1000XM4B.CE7 - Limited Edition - Jet Black | $330 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Bluetooth Noise...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over Ear Headphones Black 6 | $75 | ||
| Sony Wireless Industry Leading Noise Can...Sony Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic | $348 | ||
| Sony Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling ...Sony Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones WH-1000XM4 (Black) | $315 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Bluetooth Noise...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over Ear Headphones Black | $179 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Black) | $348 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Silver) | $348 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones with Google Assistant - Black | $340 | ||
| Soft Protein Leather Memory Foam Ear Pad...Soft Protein Leather Memory Foam Ear Pads Cushions Replacement Earpads For Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4 WH 1000 XM4 Headphones Cove | $4.99 | ||
| Universal Full Closure for Sony WH-1000X...Universal Full Closure for Sony WH-1000XM4 WH-1000XM3 WH-1000XM2 MDR-1000X Headphone Headband Cover Zipper Cushion Head beam | $2.99 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Industry Leadin...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones With Mic For Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control | $287 | ||
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
10.0/10
1 votes
8.9/10
18 votes
Sound quality
10.0/10
1 votes
9.1/10
18 votes
Value for money
8.0/10
1 votes
8.3/10
18 votes
Comfort
10.0/10
1 votes
9.1/10
18 votes
Noise isolation
10.0/10
1 votes
9.1/10
18 votes
Design
The fit of the headphones.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony WH-1000XM4)
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
Foldable devices are easier to transport and take up less storage space.
The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
Sound quality
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.
Power
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Connectivity
The connectivity type of the headphones.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
AAC is a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
Features
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.
Miscellaneous
This audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.
Price comparison
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Buy used:
$200
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable ...Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones - Black Anthracite | $499 | ||
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable ...Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones - Sand | $350 | ||
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable ...Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – Comfortable Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones - Timber | $499 | ||
| 40mm Speaker Unit Driver Repair Parts Fo...40mm Speaker Unit Driver Repair Parts For Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Headphones | $2.99 | ||
| Hard EVA Storage Bag for Bang & Olufsen ...Hard EVA Storage Bag for Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 H9i HX Headphone Protect Box B&O H9 3rd Gen Headset Travel Carrying Case | $20 | ||
| Hard EVA Storage Bag for Bang Olufsen B...Hard EVA Storage Bag for Bang Olufsen Beoplay H95 H9i HX Headphone Protect Box for ATH-MSR7 M50X Headset Organize Carrying Case | $17 | ||
Sony WH-1000XM4
Buy used:
$75
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise C...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic for Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control, Black WH1000XM4 | $348 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise C...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic for Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control, Silver WH1000XM4 | $348 | ||
| Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphone...Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones - 30hr Battery Life - Over Ear Style - Optimised for Alexa and Google Assistant - Built-in mic for Calls - WH-1000XM4S.CE7 - Limited Edition - Silver/Gold | $330 | ||
| Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphone...Sony Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones - 30hr Battery Life - Over Ear Style - Optimised for Alexa and Google Assistant - Built-in mic for Calls - WH-1000XM4B.CE7 - Limited Edition - Jet Black | $330 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Bluetooth Noise...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over Ear Headphones Black 6 | $75 | ||
| Sony Wireless Industry Leading Noise Can...Sony Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic | $348 | ||
| Sony Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling ...Sony Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones WH-1000XM4 (Black) | $315 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Bluetooth Noise...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over Ear Headphones Black | $179 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Black) | $348 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Silver) | $348 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones with Google Assistant - Black | $340 | ||
| Soft Protein Leather Memory Foam Ear Pad...Soft Protein Leather Memory Foam Ear Pads Cushions Replacement Earpads For Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4 WH 1000 XM4 Headphones Cove | $4.99 | ||
| Universal Full Closure for Sony WH-1000X...Universal Full Closure for Sony WH-1000XM4 WH-1000XM3 WH-1000XM2 MDR-1000X Headphone Headband Cover Zipper Cushion Head beam | $2.99 | ||
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Industry Leadin...Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones With Mic For Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control | $287 | ||
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Comments
luciano
6 months ago
10 / 10
Bang hx ancora meglio.
luciano
6 months ago
10 / 10
Sono già possessore della h9 ho voluto prendere anche questa perché pensavo fosse decisamente meglio della h9,non è così,come suono almeno no,come riduzione del rumore il salto è parecchio ma solo per chi le usa fuori casa,chi ascolta solo musica come me non c'è alcuna differenza,tutte e due cuffie eccezionali,sotto i 300 euro sono ottime, ovviamente le hx sono più recenti e con più possibilità di utilizzo.
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