Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Wireless Over Ear Headphones (Black)
BEOPLAY H4 Beoplay H4 is for all music addicts who aspire for high-quality music products that provide high-resolution audio quality. It’s comfortable, and it fits Built with the comforting material of leather, puffed ear pads, braided textile cord and smooth finish, it is comfortable to wear. Soft cover over the steel built headband makes sure that it does not cause any discomfort. A smooth slider, flexible body, and rotating earpads help H4 to fit the user. Exceptional looks H4 comes with modern aesthetics and simple design. The user need not worry about it complimenting their taste, outfit, or venue; the simple contemporary look of H4 goes with anything. It is available in charcoal grey – a universal colour that matches every mood and trend. Quality and Essentials H4 is engineered to serve quality, essentials, and performance to its users. Therefore, it comes with the phenomenal battery backup of up to 19 hours, accompanying the user on a longer run. Along with the cord, the player also comes with inbuilt Bluetooth which neither hampers with sound quality nor drains the battery.
BEOPLAY H4 Beoplay H4 is for all music addicts who aspire for high-quality music products that provide high-resolution audio quality. It’s comfortable, and it fits Built with the comforting material of leather, puffed ear pads, braided textile cord and smooth finish, it is comfortable to wear. Soft cover over the steel built headband makes sure that it does not cause any discomfort. A smooth slider, flexible body, and rotating earpads help H4 to fit the user. Exceptional looks H4 comes with modern aesthetics and simple design. The user need not worry about it complimenting their taste, outfit, or venue; the simple contemporary look of H4 goes with anything. It is available in charcoal grey – a universal colour that matches every mood and trend. Quality and Essentials H4 is engineered to serve quality, essentials, and performance to its users. Therefore, it comes with the phenomenal battery backup of up to 19 hours, accompanying the user on a longer run. Along with the cord, the player also comes with inbuilt Bluetooth which neither hampers with sound quality nor drains the battery.
BEOPLAY H4 Beoplay H4 is for all music addicts who aspire for high-quality music products that provide high-resolution audio quality. It’s comfortable, and it fits Built with the comforting material of leather, puffed ear pads, braided textile cord and smooth finish, it is comfortable to wear. Soft cover over the steel built headband makes sure that it does not cause any discomfort. A smooth slider, flexible body, and rotating earpads help H4 to fit the user. Exceptional looks H4 comes with modern aesthetics and simple design. The user need not worry about it complimenting their taste, outfit, or venue; the simple contemporary look of H4 goes with anything. It is available in charcoal grey – a universal colour that matches every mood and trend. Quality and Essentials H4 is engineered to serve quality, essentials, and performance to its users. Therefore, it comes with the phenomenal battery backup of up to 19 hours, accompanying the user on a longer run. Along with the cord, the player also comes with inbuilt Bluetooth which neither hampers with sound quality nor drains the battery.
BEOPLAY H4 Beoplay H4 is for all music addicts who aspire for high-quality music products that provide high-resolution audio quality. It’s comfortable, and it fits Built with the comforting material of leather, puffed ear pads, braided textile cord and smooth finish, it is comfortable to wear. Soft cover over the steel built headband makes sure that it does not cause any discomfort. A smooth slider, flexible body, and rotating earpads help H4 to fit the user. Exceptional looks H4 comes with modern aesthetics and simple design. The user need not worry about it complimenting their taste, outfit, or venue; the simple contemporary look of H4 goes with anything. It is available in charcoal grey – a universal colour that matches every mood and trend. Quality and Essentials H4 is engineered to serve quality, essentials, and performance to its users. Therefore, it comes with the phenomenal battery backup of up to 19 hours, accompanying the user on a longer run. Along with the cord, the player also comes with inbuilt Bluetooth which neither hampers with sound quality nor drains the battery.
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Leather Bluetooth Headphones, Black
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You can tell immediately when opening the box on these headphones that they must be nice. The design is simple, lightweight and they seem durable. Trying them on, I could tell immediately they were designed with comfort in mind along with a functional simple but elegant design. In terms of comfort, the ear cups fit nice and block out much of the outside sound without sweating your ears or making your head feel like it's in a clamp. In terms of durability they seem well built and are surprisingly super light compared to other similar headphones.For sound quality, the bass is nice full and deep with accurate crisp highs. Most headphones, especially Bluetooth, don't hit the lows that these do or if they do they're not loud or distort or wash out the highs but these ... MoreYou can tell immediately when opening the box on these headphones that they must be nice. The design is simple, lightweight and they seem durable. Trying them on, I could tell immediately they were designed with comfort in mind along with a functional simple but elegant design. In terms of comfort, the ear cups fit nice and block out much of the outside sound without sweating your ears or making your head feel like it's in a clamp. In terms of durability they seem well built and are surprisingly super light compared to other similar headphones.For sound quality, the bass is nice full and deep with accurate crisp highs. Most headphones, especially Bluetooth, don't hit the lows that these do or if they do they're not loud or distort or wash out the highs but these just sound great plain and simple. Turn them up and the sound is immersive and full. I was very impressed with how well these sound, again especially for being Bluetooth. Based on that alone, I would definitely recommend these if you're after good sound.They did not come with a carry case/bag to hold them in but think that the trade-off of having a good quality pair of headphones is worth finding a case or bag for later. Outside of that the only other thing I would say could be improved more is announcing the battery level when they're turned on so you know if you need to charge or not. As for battery life, I was impressed here also where I was able to go all day without a need to recharge.These headphones were designed with simplicity and sound quality at the focus of what they are, Despite shortcomings in other areas like the case or other little features they more than make up for in quality and design and I would recommend them to anyone looking for something with quality and good full sound with a simple design.
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Once you've made the leap into the wireless headphone market, there are quite a few qualities that will shape your experience: comfort and fit, easy of use, volume level and sound quality, minimal disruption, battery life... it can get a little overwhelming. Luckily, the Beoplay H4 from Bang & Olufsen checks all the boxes, providing a solid entry for audiophiles and casual consumers alike.Most notably, right out of the box these headphones are light as a feather, maybe the lightest I've ever felt for a bluetooth headset of this quality. It has a clean look with simple features - I like the design of the very minimal button placement - and once over your ears, the comfort stands out. There isn't any pinching or over-squeezing as the soft earpieces fit perfectly ... MoreOnce you've made the leap into the wireless headphone market, there are quite a few qualities that will shape your experience: comfort and fit, easy of use, volume level and sound quality, minimal disruption, battery life... it can get a little overwhelming. Luckily, the Beoplay H4 from Bang & Olufsen checks all the boxes, providing a solid entry for audiophiles and casual consumers alike.Most notably, right out of the box these headphones are light as a feather, maybe the lightest I've ever felt for a bluetooth headset of this quality. It has a clean look with simple features - I like the design of the very minimal button placement - and once over your ears, the comfort stands out. There isn't any pinching or over-squeezing as the soft earpieces fit perfectly snug and the lightweight band sits overhead. Depending on how long you want to wear these things, it can't be overstated how important the fit is. I left them on for a couple of 3-hour sessions and had very little discomfort. This speaks to the solid battery life as well, with an advertised 19-hour use before needing a charge. You probably won't be wearing them for that long, but it's a nice perk.Once you get over the build and fit, simply pair to your device, connect and start listening. I had no problems finding the Beoplay H4 on my Android phone, and after that, navigating the little buttons to increase volume, scan through songs, or turn the headset off and on was super easy.The sound quality was amazing through various types of audio - music and podcasts were exceptional, and receiving phone calls was passable. Vocals and bass balanced very nicely at various volumes. While this is not a true noise-cancelation device, background noise was mostly minimal. And speaking of disruptions, putting my phone in my back pocket or leaving it charging by the wall and walking out the door to the end of my driveway did little to disrupt the sound quality. It was a pleasant surprise that I didn't experience much, if any, static or any disconnection that comes with some of my other headsets.The Beoplay H4 is my headset of choice. Its combination of reliability, comfort, and sound quality provides everything I could ask for in a pair of bluetooth headphones.Full disclosure, I was provided this product for my honest and unbiased review.
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The Beoplay H4’s are perhaps a good contender for my “Studio” category, and for me add in wireless functionality to my current go-to headphone (side note, really wanted to refer to my go-to headphone as a daily driver, but thought the pun may be lost on some). As I’ve stated (verbatim) before, “a good pair of studio headphones are typically over-the-ear or on-ear; they have a great feel to them and put out some serious sound. These are the headphones you’ll use when binge-watching Dexter on your laptop or tablet, and while they might have a cord, they’re not an inconvenience.”The problem with this middle range of headphones, is that to be successful in the space, a product has to have so many features to be worth the look. B&O prices the H4’s at a retail price of ... MoreThe Beoplay H4’s are perhaps a good contender for my “Studio” category, and for me add in wireless functionality to my current go-to headphone (side note, really wanted to refer to my go-to headphone as a daily driver, but thought the pun may be lost on some). As I’ve stated (verbatim) before, “a good pair of studio headphones are typically over-the-ear or on-ear; they have a great feel to them and put out some serious sound. These are the headphones you’ll use when binge-watching Dexter on your laptop or tablet, and while they might have a cord, they’re not an inconvenience.”The problem with this middle range of headphones, is that to be successful in the space, a product has to have so many features to be worth the look. B&O prices the H4’s at a retail price of $300, which puts it in the neighborhood of Bose’s QC35’s and some higher quality Sennheiser and Audio Technica. Bang and Olufsen is not marketing as heavily as Bose, though, so naturally I’d expect the price to be a bit lower. If I’m being 100% honest, the price tag is the first thing to make me think twice about these—they would need to put out some high quality sound to really be worth the cash.Out of the box, the H4’s came with enough charge to power the first week of periodic wireless use—this included heavier use the first day (approximately 3-4 hours), then varying use of wired and wireless over the next several days (approximately 8-10 hours total). And, while that’s not a great (or objective) battery test, B&O’s quoted 19 hours of battery life definitely seems plausible; to be honest, 8-10 hours should be plenty for most users, with more obviously being better.The unboxing experience itself was minimalist, the way it should be: sturdy packaging, limited stuffing (but enough to protect it), and very little time between unboxing and pairing. The lambskin ear cups are soft and well padded, and the metal headband is protected by a durable mesh on the bottom and (maybe real) lambskin across the top. The back side of the cups are plastic, with only 3 buttons on the right cup along with the micro-USB and 3.5mm audio ports; there is a small bit of exposed braided cable running from each cup to the band. The entire headphone is very light in the hands—nearly matching the Bose QC35’s 235g weight. And, from a quality perspective, I have the same sort of feeling about these as I do the QC35’s—they almost feel to light to be durable; that doesn’t mean they’re not durable, but only time will tell.Audio performance is a difficult thing to review; it’s hard on video and even harder through text. The H4’s allegedly deliver what B&O refers to their “Signature Sound,” intended to true-to-life and seemingly, not particularly heavy in lows, mids or highs unless the audio was intended that way; this is similar in many ways to how the QC35’s present audio, but I found the H4’s to present the lows much better than the QC35’s. Mids and highs are fine, and in general the actual audio experience with the H4’s is a very balanced one with a decent amount of bass representation.For additional reference, here are a few other products I use regularly and how they compare to the H4’s:* Sennheiser HD598SE - if it’s even fair to compare closed-back and open-back headphones, the H4’s have more defined lows and highs than the HD598SE, but the Sennheiser wins in sound stage and overall balance. They are cheaper, but don’t have bluetooth and again, are open-back headphones.* V-Moda Crossfade LP2 - H4’s have a more “real” and balanced sound, but can’t compete with the bass output of the LP2’s. LP2’s are cheaper, but again, no bluetooth.* Master & Dynamic MH30 - while the MH30’s are more “luxury” than the H4’s, the price tag is the same between the two. MH30’s win in lows, mids and highs, are more balanced, can out perform the bass of the H4’s, and have a more solid build. Again, though, no wireless for the MH30’s.So this in some ways puts the H4’s into a bit of a different perspective. Sure, the sound is overall very good, and the battery life is great, but great sound is possible for less money without wireless; with wireless and another $30, you can pick up Bose’s latest QC35’s (Series 2), or for less money grab the Series 1 and get a still great headphone.But, I’m not done yet; there are some additional things I noticed about the H4’s that could use an update on the next release. For starters—the provided 3.5mm cable is not braided. Yes, I know this doesn’t have any impact WHATSOEVER on performance—but it also doesn’t scream $300 headphones when I see a boring plastic cable. Braided cables are far more durable and look higher quality too, and while using these with a cable is secondary in most cases to using them wirelessly, it’s an incremental cost upgrade that would play well with a buyer in this price range.And, speaking of cables—this NEW product charges using Micro-USB, not USB Type C. Again, not a deal breaker, but as more and more phone and computer manufacturers are releasing product with type-C ports, the accessory producers should be keeping up. Charing via USB-C, even quick-charge capability—adding this to something with incredible battery life would be a win for everyone.There are 3 dedicated buttons on the headphones, most generally volume up, volume down and play/pause. As an iOS user, pressing and holding the play/pause triggers Siri, but with a longer hold powers down the headphones—so triggering Siri is a bit of a gamble if you don’t time it correctly. To put the device in pairing mode, you have to simultaneously hold the volume up and down buttons, which is a two-handed operation. And, the headphones can only be paired to one device at a time, meaning switching from phone to laptop to tablet is a bit of a to-do. With added bluetooth functionality and a dedicated bluetooth button, many of these things could have been avoided.And finally, B&O’s app. It’s a fine experience, but relatively basic and certainly not intended for someone who truly wants to customize their sound experience. It’s fine for a beginner, but including “advanced” tuning capabilities into the app might make it more attractive to users picky about how they hear their music.All things considered, I’m not entirely convinced that the H4’s are a real good buy for the money. They are EXTREMELY comfortable, perhaps more so than any other headphones I own. And they have phenomenal battery life, along with slightly better bass than the Bose QC35’s. But, without noise canceling, I would sooner recommend the QC35 Series 1 or a less marketed offering from Sennheiser, V-Moda or Audio Technica—in an effort to get similar performance at a smaller impact to your wallet.
| Design | Over-ear |
| Compatibility | Bluetooth 4.2 devices (Android or iOS) |
| Connector type | 3.5mm, USB |
| Cord length | 1.25m |
| Driver | Electro-dynamic, 40mm |
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Leather Bluetooth Headphones, Black
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B&O BeoPlay H4 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Black
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You can tell immediately when opening the box on these headphones that they must be nice. The design is simple, lightweight and they seem durable. Trying them on, I could tell immediately they were designed with comfort in mind along with a functional simple but elegant design. In terms of comfort, the ear cups fit nice and block out much of the outside sound without sweating your ears or making your head feel like it's in a clamp. In terms of durability they seem well built and are surprisingly super light compared to other similar headphones.For sound quality, the bass is nice full and deep with accurate crisp highs. Most headphones, especially Bluetooth, don't hit the lows that these do or if they do they're not loud or distort or wash out the highs but these ... MoreYou can tell immediately when opening the box on these headphones that they must be nice. The design is simple, lightweight and they seem durable. Trying them on, I could tell immediately they were designed with comfort in mind along with a functional simple but elegant design. In terms of comfort, the ear cups fit nice and block out much of the outside sound without sweating your ears or making your head feel like it's in a clamp. In terms of durability they seem well built and are surprisingly super light compared to other similar headphones.For sound quality, the bass is nice full and deep with accurate crisp highs. Most headphones, especially Bluetooth, don't hit the lows that these do or if they do they're not loud or distort or wash out the highs but these just sound great plain and simple. Turn them up and the sound is immersive and full. I was very impressed with how well these sound, again especially for being Bluetooth. Based on that alone, I would definitely recommend these if you're after good sound.They did not come with a carry case/bag to hold them in but think that the trade-off of having a good quality pair of headphones is worth finding a case or bag for later. Outside of that the only other thing I would say could be improved more is announcing the battery level when they're turned on so you know if you need to charge or not. As for battery life, I was impressed here also where I was able to go all day without a need to recharge.These headphones were designed with simplicity and sound quality at the focus of what they are, Despite shortcomings in other areas like the case or other little features they more than make up for in quality and design and I would recommend them to anyone looking for something with quality and good full sound with a simple design.
Once you've made the leap into the wireless headphone market, there are quite a few qualities that will shape your experience: comfort and fit, easy of use, volume level and sound quality, minimal disruption, battery life... it can get a little overwhelming. Luckily, the Beoplay H4 from Bang & Olufsen checks all the boxes, providing a solid entry for audiophiles and casual consumers alike.Most notably, right out of the box these headphones are light as a feather, maybe the lightest I've ever felt for a bluetooth headset of this quality. It has a clean look with simple features - I like the design of the very minimal button placement - and once over your ears, the comfort stands out. There isn't any pinching or over-squeezing as the soft earpieces fit perfectly ... MoreOnce you've made the leap into the wireless headphone market, there are quite a few qualities that will shape your experience: comfort and fit, easy of use, volume level and sound quality, minimal disruption, battery life... it can get a little overwhelming. Luckily, the Beoplay H4 from Bang & Olufsen checks all the boxes, providing a solid entry for audiophiles and casual consumers alike.Most notably, right out of the box these headphones are light as a feather, maybe the lightest I've ever felt for a bluetooth headset of this quality. It has a clean look with simple features - I like the design of the very minimal button placement - and once over your ears, the comfort stands out. There isn't any pinching or over-squeezing as the soft earpieces fit perfectly snug and the lightweight band sits overhead. Depending on how long you want to wear these things, it can't be overstated how important the fit is. I left them on for a couple of 3-hour sessions and had very little discomfort. This speaks to the solid battery life as well, with an advertised 19-hour use before needing a charge. You probably won't be wearing them for that long, but it's a nice perk.Once you get over the build and fit, simply pair to your device, connect and start listening. I had no problems finding the Beoplay H4 on my Android phone, and after that, navigating the little buttons to increase volume, scan through songs, or turn the headset off and on was super easy.The sound quality was amazing through various types of audio - music and podcasts were exceptional, and receiving phone calls was passable. Vocals and bass balanced very nicely at various volumes. While this is not a true noise-cancelation device, background noise was mostly minimal. And speaking of disruptions, putting my phone in my back pocket or leaving it charging by the wall and walking out the door to the end of my driveway did little to disrupt the sound quality. It was a pleasant surprise that I didn't experience much, if any, static or any disconnection that comes with some of my other headsets.The Beoplay H4 is my headset of choice. Its combination of reliability, comfort, and sound quality provides everything I could ask for in a pair of bluetooth headphones.Full disclosure, I was provided this product for my honest and unbiased review.
The Beoplay H4’s are perhaps a good contender for my “Studio” category, and for me add in wireless functionality to my current go-to headphone (side note, really wanted to refer to my go-to headphone as a daily driver, but thought the pun may be lost on some). As I’ve stated (verbatim) before, “a good pair of studio headphones are typically over-the-ear or on-ear; they have a great feel to them and put out some serious sound. These are the headphones you’ll use when binge-watching Dexter on your laptop or tablet, and while they might have a cord, they’re not an inconvenience.”The problem with this middle range of headphones, is that to be successful in the space, a product has to have so many features to be worth the look. B&O prices the H4’s at a retail price of ... MoreThe Beoplay H4’s are perhaps a good contender for my “Studio” category, and for me add in wireless functionality to my current go-to headphone (side note, really wanted to refer to my go-to headphone as a daily driver, but thought the pun may be lost on some). As I’ve stated (verbatim) before, “a good pair of studio headphones are typically over-the-ear or on-ear; they have a great feel to them and put out some serious sound. These are the headphones you’ll use when binge-watching Dexter on your laptop or tablet, and while they might have a cord, they’re not an inconvenience.”The problem with this middle range of headphones, is that to be successful in the space, a product has to have so many features to be worth the look. B&O prices the H4’s at a retail price of $300, which puts it in the neighborhood of Bose’s QC35’s and some higher quality Sennheiser and Audio Technica. Bang and Olufsen is not marketing as heavily as Bose, though, so naturally I’d expect the price to be a bit lower. If I’m being 100% honest, the price tag is the first thing to make me think twice about these—they would need to put out some high quality sound to really be worth the cash.Out of the box, the H4’s came with enough charge to power the first week of periodic wireless use—this included heavier use the first day (approximately 3-4 hours), then varying use of wired and wireless over the next several days (approximately 8-10 hours total). And, while that’s not a great (or objective) battery test, B&O’s quoted 19 hours of battery life definitely seems plausible; to be honest, 8-10 hours should be plenty for most users, with more obviously being better.The unboxing experience itself was minimalist, the way it should be: sturdy packaging, limited stuffing (but enough to protect it), and very little time between unboxing and pairing. The lambskin ear cups are soft and well padded, and the metal headband is protected by a durable mesh on the bottom and (maybe real) lambskin across the top. The back side of the cups are plastic, with only 3 buttons on the right cup along with the micro-USB and 3.5mm audio ports; there is a small bit of exposed braided cable running from each cup to the band. The entire headphone is very light in the hands—nearly matching the Bose QC35’s 235g weight. And, from a quality perspective, I have the same sort of feeling about these as I do the QC35’s—they almost feel to light to be durable; that doesn’t mean they’re not durable, but only time will tell.Audio performance is a difficult thing to review; it’s hard on video and even harder through text. The H4’s allegedly deliver what B&O refers to their “Signature Sound,” intended to true-to-life and seemingly, not particularly heavy in lows, mids or highs unless the audio was intended that way; this is similar in many ways to how the QC35’s present audio, but I found the H4’s to present the lows much better than the QC35’s. Mids and highs are fine, and in general the actual audio experience with the H4’s is a very balanced one with a decent amount of bass representation.For additional reference, here are a few other products I use regularly and how they compare to the H4’s:* Sennheiser HD598SE - if it’s even fair to compare closed-back and open-back headphones, the H4’s have more defined lows and highs than the HD598SE, but the Sennheiser wins in sound stage and overall balance. They are cheaper, but don’t have bluetooth and again, are open-back headphones.* V-Moda Crossfade LP2 - H4’s have a more “real” and balanced sound, but can’t compete with the bass output of the LP2’s. LP2’s are cheaper, but again, no bluetooth.* Master & Dynamic MH30 - while the MH30’s are more “luxury” than the H4’s, the price tag is the same between the two. MH30’s win in lows, mids and highs, are more balanced, can out perform the bass of the H4’s, and have a more solid build. Again, though, no wireless for the MH30’s.So this in some ways puts the H4’s into a bit of a different perspective. Sure, the sound is overall very good, and the battery life is great, but great sound is possible for less money without wireless; with wireless and another $30, you can pick up Bose’s latest QC35’s (Series 2), or for less money grab the Series 1 and get a still great headphone.But, I’m not done yet; there are some additional things I noticed about the H4’s that could use an update on the next release. For starters—the provided 3.5mm cable is not braided. Yes, I know this doesn’t have any impact WHATSOEVER on performance—but it also doesn’t scream $300 headphones when I see a boring plastic cable. Braided cables are far more durable and look higher quality too, and while using these with a cable is secondary in most cases to using them wirelessly, it’s an incremental cost upgrade that would play well with a buyer in this price range.And, speaking of cables—this NEW product charges using Micro-USB, not USB Type C. Again, not a deal breaker, but as more and more phone and computer manufacturers are releasing product with type-C ports, the accessory producers should be keeping up. Charing via USB-C, even quick-charge capability—adding this to something with incredible battery life would be a win for everyone.There are 3 dedicated buttons on the headphones, most generally volume up, volume down and play/pause. As an iOS user, pressing and holding the play/pause triggers Siri, but with a longer hold powers down the headphones—so triggering Siri is a bit of a gamble if you don’t time it correctly. To put the device in pairing mode, you have to simultaneously hold the volume up and down buttons, which is a two-handed operation. And, the headphones can only be paired to one device at a time, meaning switching from phone to laptop to tablet is a bit of a to-do. With added bluetooth functionality and a dedicated bluetooth button, many of these things could have been avoided.And finally, B&O’s app. It’s a fine experience, but relatively basic and certainly not intended for someone who truly wants to customize their sound experience. It’s fine for a beginner, but including “advanced” tuning capabilities into the app might make it more attractive to users picky about how they hear their music.All things considered, I’m not entirely convinced that the H4’s are a real good buy for the money. They are EXTREMELY comfortable, perhaps more so than any other headphones I own. And they have phenomenal battery life, along with slightly better bass than the Bose QC35’s. But, without noise canceling, I would sooner recommend the QC35 Series 1 or a less marketed offering from Sennheiser, V-Moda or Audio Technica—in an effort to get similar performance at a smaller impact to your wallet.
Let's start from the most important - the sound. B&O product has to sound fantastic and these headphones are no exception - crystal clear, full range, fully enveloping sound. Headphones have a good frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz (I've tested with a REW software), precise highs, powerful but yet gentle bass.Headphones design is very pure and simple, round ear cups with very soft leather cushions, aluminium band, braided wire, just 3 control buttons, one LED.But there comes the first problem - middle button works as a power, play/pause control and when you want to turn the headphones off - you supposed to press and hold the middle button for 5 seconds, but guess what happens? Siri comes up! Then headphones turn off and your phone is talking aloud! Same ... MoreLet's start from the most important - the sound. B&O product has to sound fantastic and these headphones are no exception - crystal clear, full range, fully enveloping sound. Headphones have a good frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz (I've tested with a REW software), precise highs, powerful but yet gentle bass.Headphones design is very pure and simple, round ear cups with very soft leather cushions, aluminium band, braided wire, just 3 control buttons, one LED.But there comes the first problem - middle button works as a power, play/pause control and when you want to turn the headphones off - you supposed to press and hold the middle button for 5 seconds, but guess what happens? Siri comes up! Then headphones turn off and your phone is talking aloud! Same experience with the Mac - holding the power button summons Siri and headphones turn off immediately after that. I would say this is the most annoying power control experience I ever had.Bluetooth pairing - headphones have a great range, I was able to go downstairs and they did not loose the connection to my Macbook sitting upstairs, however you could only pair to one device at a time. Listening the music on the Macbook and phone call comes in? Nope, you'll need to pick up your iPhone. What if you want to pair them to the phone and your computer was the last device you've paired them to? You supposed to disconnect headphones from the computer manually and then manually connect to the phone.Battery life is pretty good, it supposed to last up to 19 hours, however there is no way to tell the actual percentage of the battery left without pairing headphones to the phone first (what if you listening on the computer?).Beoplay iOS and Android app does not have anything to add either - it does have some sort of "equalizer" that allows you to cut highs or boost bass, I did not find that very useful. All the app did for me - updated the headphones firmware.To summarize - very sweet sound, however a bunch of sad things like power control, Bluetooth pairing with just a single device, absence of a carry case with the phones would prevent me from recommending these. There are plenty of other manufacturers that would give you a better experience for the same price.I really hope that B&O will fix some of the problems by updating the firmware in the future.
This set is an upgrade from my Sennheiser HD 428's. My biggest complaints for those were that they had a small bit of distortion in the mids, and could sometimes lose the punchiness of the bass. What I didn't realize was how fuzzy they sounded, as, at the time, they were the best headphones I had had.B&O really outdid themselves with these headphones. Every sound is very crisp and clean, even making some of my more lofi recordings sound cleaner. The bass is very punchy but nowhere near overwhelming, and the overall balance is very well done.The included (but optional) aux cord is very high quality with good insulation and a nice thickness to make sure that there's no audio loss. The sound is slightly better on the cord, but most people won't notice.The ... MoreThis set is an upgrade from my Sennheiser HD 428's. My biggest complaints for those were that they had a small bit of distortion in the mids, and could sometimes lose the punchiness of the bass. What I didn't realize was how fuzzy they sounded, as, at the time, they were the best headphones I had had.B&O really outdid themselves with these headphones. Every sound is very crisp and clean, even making some of my more lofi recordings sound cleaner. The bass is very punchy but nowhere near overwhelming, and the overall balance is very well done.The included (but optional) aux cord is very high quality with good insulation and a nice thickness to make sure that there's no audio loss. The sound is slightly better on the cord, but most people won't notice.The companion app for iPhone and Android is relatively well designed, but it's easy to see that it expects you to own more than one B&O device. However, the app does allow some fairly fine control over the sound, but my sony phone has a great equalizer built into it so I tend to use that.Aesthetically speaking, these headphones are beautiful, with a lightweight modern design. These headpones are very comfortable, good for longer listening session; however, they're still outdone by the likes of Sony's WH1000X's and the Bose QC35's.Overall, These headphones are spectacular, and if you don't mind sacrificing certain features (like Active Noise cancelling) for pure sound, these are brilliant (on that note, most everyone whom I've had try these thought they did have Active NC at first).
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Wireless Over-Ear-Headphones have totally taken me by surprise. I did not expect this amazing quality of sound from these entry, but premium headphones out of the B&O lineup of audio products. They play like confectionery candy for your ears, yummy and sweet, for pure, listening enjoyment. What truly impressed me was the clarity of the background, nuance sounds, like falling rain, far away thunder, or the distant chirping of birds. Subtle sounds move from ear to ear and as if they were in motion. Wow! The preset bass is a much richer bass then most Bluetooth units I have tried with mellow, low pitches, yet a nice wide range. If you are looking for ear-bursting, reverberating, pounding low frequencies - these headphones are not for you. ... MoreThe Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 Wireless Over-Ear-Headphones have totally taken me by surprise. I did not expect this amazing quality of sound from these entry, but premium headphones out of the B&O lineup of audio products. They play like confectionery candy for your ears, yummy and sweet, for pure, listening enjoyment. What truly impressed me was the clarity of the background, nuance sounds, like falling rain, far away thunder, or the distant chirping of birds. Subtle sounds move from ear to ear and as if they were in motion. Wow! The preset bass is a much richer bass then most Bluetooth units I have tried with mellow, low pitches, yet a nice wide range. If you are looking for ear-bursting, reverberating, pounding low frequencies - these headphones are not for you. The H4 features frequency from 20Hz to 20,000Hz, the limits of our human hearing range. The sound is mainly focused towards the mid ranges, but there is a clarity to the highs and instrumentals that gives quality depth to all the ranges. The contrast between the right and left side of the headphones provides great width coupled with a well-balanced level of sound, which is good as I have ever heard on a Bluetooth unit. These headphones perform superbly for all kinds of music genres. This degree of sound quality is what I would expect from much more expensive, high-performance headphones. However, B&O definitely has a premium set of headphones in this Beoplay H4, and, at an affordable price point.As outstanding as these Beoplay H4 headphones are over Bluetooth, they are unbelievable when connected to an amp receiver with a 3.5mm cable. I have a 'retro' vinyl collection of records I play on a turntable connected to my amp, which has an equalizer with twelve frequency bands. Adjusting these bands makes the vinyl come 'alive' and compensates for any treble and bass shortcomings. These H4 headphones do an outstanding job of delivering crisp, vibrant, and studio-quality sounds over a full range of frequency settings. I love it! Be aware when you plug-in the 3.5mm jack to an another audio source that your internal battery power of your headphones is disconnected automatically, and your auxiliary audio device then controls the sound volume.The construction of the H4 is primarily designed for weight and durability. The headband is stainless steel covered with a vinyl protection material on top, and a cushioned fabric cover on the bottom, which comes in contact with your head. The outer covering of the headphone ear pieces is aluminum, and the body of each ear pieces is composite plastic. The inner ear pieces are shrouded in memory foam covered with genuine lambskin. Each ear piece is marked as 'R' or 'L'. The whole headphone unit only weighs 8.3 ounces. Pretty lightweight.These headphones are extremely comfortable to wear, especially for extended periods. The soft lambskin cups on the ear pieces is kind to your ears. In fact, yesterday I fell asleep with them on while listening to my vinyls. Both ear pieces of the headphone fold inward for storage. There is no storage case or bag included. However, the build of the headphones appears to be rugged enough to hold up to tucking it away in your backpack or overnighter.The on-board controls are located towards the bottom of the right ear piece. There are two volume control buttons for Vol + and Vol - , plus they double as Bluetooth pairing buttons when both are depressed for five seconds. A smaller multipurpose button is in the middle. The smaller button is easily identifiable without having to look at it, just by touching alone because it has a raised point on its center. The small middle button is used as ON/OFF, press five seconds to turn OFF – a sound prompt will play when it is turning OFF; Play and Pause music – press center button once; Double press the center button to go to the next track – Triple press to go to the previous. For phone calls you must depress the center button to answer an incoming call – press center button for five seconds to reject the same call. After taking a call you have to press the center button for five seconds to terminate – double press the center button to transfer audio from the Beoplay H4 to your phone. If you want to use your voice assistant or Siri – press the center button for five seconds for voice activation. In the same area is an LED light that turns Blue when you are pairing, Red when the battery is below 10% with sound prompt, blinking Red when you are charging, and Green when fully charged.Some key information:* When the battery is low the volume of the headphones will automatically be reduced.* The battery takes approximately two and a half hours to fully charge.* The manufacturer states that the contained lithium-ion rechargeable battery will last up to four hundred charges before the capacity goes below 80% compared to its original. However, a partial discharge reduces stress and prolongs battery life. Hence, if you do not discharge the battery completely, the charges can go up to several thousand cycles.* Therefore it is recommended to charge your Beoplay products when necessary, e.g. every second day and store in normal room temperature when not in use.* If you play music at a moderate volume, the battery in your Beoplay H4 can provide up to 19 hours of playback.* The Beoplay H4 has a power savings feature – it turns itself OFF if it is out of Bluetooth range, or no music is streaming for fifteen minutes.* You can Connect Beoplay H4 with an Apple watch using the Beoplay App.* The Beoplay H4 has a two-year warranty.* The manufacturer suggests to clean the lambskin on ear pieces with a dry cloth only.* The H4 automatically remembers previously connected devices and when turned back ON it will try to reconnect to previously paired devices.* If you are using your phone to Bluetooth music to your H4 - increasing or decreasing the headphone volume controls will increase or decrease the volume on your phone, correspondingly.* The Beoplay H4 headphones are not noise canceling, but fit so well they are almost passively noise canceling.Included in the box:* Beoplay H4 Wireless Over-Ear-Headphones* Quick Start Guide* Twelve inch long USB 'A' to Micro USB cord for charging.* Forty-Eight inch long 3.5mm audio cable.The Beoplay App, which is available for free to download from Apple App Store or Google Play Store is pretty comprehensive. The main feature of this app is the Tone Touch adjustment. It acts like an equalizer of sorts, but not according to sound frequencies. Instead the Tone Touch allows you to adjust your music to your activity and, or, moods: Warm, Relaxed, Excited, and Bright. You can adjust anywhere in between these various moods and expand the tonality (expand the width) as you wish. It really is quite cool and fascinating. It has a Tone Touch Guide, which will walk you through the options. This app also allows you to increase or decrease the volume; stream to other B&O speakers; and provides detailed product information and support.After three days of pretty constant use - these Beoplay H4 Headphones are becoming my new best friend. They enhance the listening enjoyment of the music genres I love so much. They help me reduce anxiety, stress, and make me happy when I am immersed in so much rich, musical bliss. My kind of cloud nine. That is the best recommendation I can possibly make for purchasing these Beoplay H4 headphones. You will NOT be disappointed. And, remember with Christmas coming up – these headphones would make a phenomenal gift for that special someone, family member, or friend.
DISCLOSURE: In the interest of full disclosure, I wanted to let you know I received these headphones free from the manufacturer in exchange for an honest review. If you check my review history, you’ll see I’ve given negative reviews when warranted.PACKAGING: I’m not sure how important retail packaging is to overall customer satisfaction, but B&O must feel it is because the retail box and everything in it is protected and presented in luxuriously cushioned, black velour. Very nice presentation, but probably not really necessary.SETUP: First, I charged the headphone batteries for about five hours. Then, as suggested, I installed the BeoPlay app on my Android phone. When I paired it with the H4 headphones, the app told me there was a firmware update available for ... MoreDISCLOSURE: In the interest of full disclosure, I wanted to let you know I received these headphones free from the manufacturer in exchange for an honest review. If you check my review history, you’ll see I’ve given negative reviews when warranted.PACKAGING: I’m not sure how important retail packaging is to overall customer satisfaction, but B&O must feel it is because the retail box and everything in it is protected and presented in luxuriously cushioned, black velour. Very nice presentation, but probably not really necessary.SETUP: First, I charged the headphone batteries for about five hours. Then, as suggested, I installed the BeoPlay app on my Android phone. When I paired it with the H4 headphones, the app told me there was a firmware update available for the headphones. Somewhere during the update process, the app displayed the following unhelpful error message, “Internal error (4-8) during update to firmware rev. 5.0.1”. I ended up having to force close the app and restart it. After that, everything seemed fine and I’m left to assume the update completed correctly.It appears the sole purpose of the BeoPlay phone app is to handle firmware updates for the headphones. I found no other controls.When you first turn on the H4 headphones, they automatically go into Bluetooth Pairing mode and will pair with any device that’s discoverable at that moment. So be ready. Unfortunately, the little Quick Start Guide that is included with the headphones doesn’t tell you how to later reinitiate Bluetooth pairings or how to make the H4 headphones “forget” previous Bluetooth pairings. Digging around on the Bang & Olufsen website turned up that information...you have to simultaneously press and hold the two volume +/- buttons.OPERATION: In order for my wife and I to use two headphones when we watch TV, I direct the TV’s audio output into an MEE Audio Connect Universal Dual Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter that allows us to simultaneously connect two wireless headphones. By the way, that is a great way to watch TV!During our first evening watching TV, my new B&O H4 headphones lost their Bluetooth connection no less than a dozen times. At the same time my wife experienced no dropped connections using her other brand headphones. I sit about 10 feet away directly in front of the TV. That’s well within Bluetooth range and there are no obstructions between me and the audio transmitter. The disconnects occurred anywhere from 2 to 35 minutes apart. Yes, I timed them to see if there was a pattern and there wasn’t. I have no clue as to why this occurred.Unfortunately, this was a very poor first impression of these new headphones. We have three other brand and styles of headphones that we use with this audio transmitter. They only lose connection if the wearer heads to the kitchen while forgetting to take them off.So I tried again the next evening and only suffered three dropouts during another movie. Much better than the previous evening, but my wife still experienced no drops with her other brand headphones.In all fairness, I also used these H4 headphones to watch online videos and listen to music for several hours on three different mobile devices without any dropouts. Of course, the distance between the H4 headphones on my head and the various tablets and phones I tried was at most maybe a few feet.QUALITY: These headphones seem very well made. In fact, they even sport genuine leather coverings on the ear cushions. They look and feel like they’ll last a long time.The sound is as great as you would expect from headphones in this price range. However, you can only control the volume as there are no other sound controls on the headphone.I especially like that the inside of each ear cup is marked with a large L or R. There’s no mistaking which way to put these on.DISLIKES: Other that the aggravating dropouts when connected to the audio transmitter, I only have two minor dislikes. The spring steel headband squeezes my head and ears a little too tight which quickly gets uncomfortable if you are wearing glasses. This might be because they’re new and could lessen as they get broken in.The other dislike is more of a concern for potential long-term damage. There is a vintage-looking, cloth-wrapped wire bundle that loops out each end of the headband as they enter their respective ear cups. This is done to allow wire slack as each ear cup pivots. The wire loops stick out about an inch and a half and I’m worried they’ll catch on things and eventually be damaged.RECOMMENDATION: Overall, I like these headphones. They’re not the best I’ve ever worn and they’re certainly not the worst. However, I can only recommend them with reservation because of the disconnections I experienced while watching TV. A dozen disconnects during one movie really takes the shine off the apple.
Pros: Very please with the sound and B&O app which enables you to adjust the sound according to what your listening to. Design is solid and comfortable. I have tried 4 other top makes and was unsatisfied these are great and were cheaper, so great value for money, you can obviously go for more expensive B&O but these are great, so they must be superb as you go up.Cons: Although good value. They provide no case for your headphones. Not even a protective material case. That for me was a bit of a let down, I’ll buy one but would have like one for price paid.
The perfect combination of minimalistic and luxury headphones. When it comes to headphones there seems to be 3 aspects I look for which include: appearance, comfort, and sound. These headphones encompass all of those in my opinion.The physical appearance of headphones today is important as they are more than just there for function, but are treated as an accessory to what we wear. These headphones are great when it comes to this as they are very professional looking and built of high-quality materials that definitely give off that sense of luxury headphones.The comfort of these headphones is definitely exceptional. They are very light which is important to me personally as if I am wearing a pair of headphones for an extended period of time I hate when they feel ... MoreThe perfect combination of minimalistic and luxury headphones. When it comes to headphones there seems to be 3 aspects I look for which include: appearance, comfort, and sound. These headphones encompass all of those in my opinion.The physical appearance of headphones today is important as they are more than just there for function, but are treated as an accessory to what we wear. These headphones are great when it comes to this as they are very professional looking and built of high-quality materials that definitely give off that sense of luxury headphones.The comfort of these headphones is definitely exceptional. They are very light which is important to me personally as if I am wearing a pair of headphones for an extended period of time I hate when they feel cumbersome. The earcups fit perfectly and are extremely comfortable.Then finally the sound quality is where these personally sold it for me as some of the best headphones on the market for this price range. Today, headphones seem to be pushing this sense of bass boost and these headphones fortunately do not go this route and instead emit music perfectly in all aspects. Bass is still there, but it is not so overpowering as it seems to be with so many other headphones on the market.Overall, these headphones are exceptional. The only negative aspect I could possibly say is that a carrying case would have been nice or if the headphones folded completely that would have been nice for travel. Aside from these two aspects though I really could not see any negatives regarding these headphones and in this price range I would definitely choose these.
Where to start with this product. The build quality of these headphones are absolutely astounding. The technical features of these headphones are a bit behind by today's standards but let me tell you something, you'll forget about them as soon as you install the Bang & Olufsen application; pair these cans to your phone and escape reality.Now for the Technical Stuff:- Bluetooth v4.2 (not very current as v5 has been out for some time now)- SBC Audio Codec support (good for maintaining signal but does not transfer the most data, unlike the 2nd Gen of this product which has Qualcomm's aptX)- Micro USB Charging Port (cringes silently) <- enough said...Let's get to the strengths of this product... Trust me, this is a good pair of cans:- The sound signature is ... MoreWhere to start with this product. The build quality of these headphones are absolutely astounding. The technical features of these headphones are a bit behind by today's standards but let me tell you something, you'll forget about them as soon as you install the Bang & Olufsen application; pair these cans to your phone and escape reality.Now for the Technical Stuff:- Bluetooth v4.2 (not very current as v5 has been out for some time now)- SBC Audio Codec support (good for maintaining signal but does not transfer the most data, unlike the 2nd Gen of this product which has Qualcomm's aptX)- Micro USB Charging Port (cringes silently) <- enough said...Let's get to the strengths of this product... Trust me, this is a good pair of cans:- The sound signature is something to remember; Memorably crisp trebles; Well balanced mid channel; Boy, do these have some bass...- The tuning experience on the B&O App is the best that I've used so far. Not technically focused but extremely effective.- The comfort of these... Just wow.They are really good headphones with one eccentric feature: You have to hold the middle button for so long when turning it off. However, I would recommend these over and over since they echo the design ethos of B&O (which is simplicity and sophisticated design). Also, the experience is good enough to make an audiophile just ditch the technicalities and just enjoy the music.Tip: Volume Up + Volume Down is for activating the pairing mode.
| Design | Over-ear |
| Compatibility | Bluetooth 4.2 devices (Android or iOS) |
| Connector type | 3.5mm, USB |
| Cord length | 1.25m |
| Driver | Electro-dynamic, 40mm |
