Great review. I have the H8, and was looking into upgrading to the HX, I'm sold! The H8 has lasted for more than 10 years and still awesome noise canceling. It has gotten me through flights, long road trips and and a calming experience as a Mom. I'm excited for this upgrade.
Good, thorough review. These look like a good option for people who want a more stylish option. I get the sense that a lot of people want a decent wireless headphone and aren't very concerned about ANC performance. I would like to see a decent wireless headphone with proper parametric EQ in the accompanying app.
Fantastic review! A review that I've been waiting for! I have a pair of '18 H9i, so I came here super stoked! Little bit of a bummer that the ANC on the HX still affects the music. But since I've been listening to my H9i with ANC off for 3 years now, this is no biggie, but I wish the HX could do better. My biggest gripe with the H9i is that the touch pad is crap. Very inert, absolutely unpredictable and became affected by environmental conditions after just a few months of usage. Looking forward to trying out the HX's touchpad. It's also a slight bummer that the HX don't have the rotary dials like on the H95 (the grooves are already there...). Can't wait to try out how the HX sound! My H9i still holds up nicely sound wise, and I hope the HX can impress me. Looking forward to trying the HX and the PX7 side-by-side!
About the bass you are absolutely wrong, as a H9 3rd gen owner myself, the EQ can bring the bass to a very hard hitting experience. If you want more than that, get beats by dre or headphones that only prioritizes bass (they all suck big time).
H9 3rd Gen (which I own too) have a slightly more pronounced V-shaped sound signature compared to the HX (a.k.a., H9 3rd Gen naturally have more bass). The HX are more similar to the H9i, which are brighter compared to H9 3rd Gen.
Yeah, the H95’s are pricey, but I’ve owned a number of ANC headphones and they really are the best for sound quality (balanced with a lean on the bass) and overall an incredible product. The aluminum case is a bit over the top for travel (as if anyone has been doing that lately), BUT, if you’re already spending $$$ on the h95’s what’s another €80 for the leather pouch? 🙄
very informative video. I am in the market for a new pair of headphones to replace my soundscore by Anker Space Q45 I mainly use them for watching movies and music and sometimes use them for gaming my budget is around 400 pounds
@@jarjared3522 I know but this isn't just a gaming headset. I have the Logitech G Pro X Wireless and HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless. This is about segmentation. The Portal is for those who are looking for high end wireless headphones that can compete against the likes of Sony, BOSE, and B&W (I own the PX7) but also do some gaming. So it's ~$150 more than a high end headphone for premium build (aluminum and leather vs plastic) and wireless headset capabilities. if the BOSE NC700 or Sony 1000XM4 could double as gaming headsets, folks would pay $150 more for them.
@@jarjared3522 so what you're saying is a device designed to be multipurpose isn't the best at any one function? Why is that interesting or noteworthy?
@@mohamedahmed1023 It's noteworthy because at 500 dollars it has to justify itself and the Beoplay Portal does not deliver. Not even remotely. Why spend 500 dollars on that when I can spend just as much on the Hyper X Cloud 2 and Sony WH-1000XM4s which both perform BETTER?
I'm surprised you found the clamping force to be OK. Mine are so loose they feel very insecure on my head and move around if I look down. A slightly annoying aspect to an otherwise almost perfect set of wireless headphones for the price.
I know you reference their sound to Sony , Bose,, and Sennheiser. What happened to Bowers and Wilkins PX7, you said you like those headphones alot. You never make any reference to the Bower and Wilkins anymore. Why? Can you also cover Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal please.
soundstage is better on the PX7 but the HX's bass does resonate a little more. but besides sound I think I prefer the HX's over the PX7 cause of comfort. The HX's are a little lighter and they have less clamping force. I just wish the HX's didn't have those round ear pads.
hiii im looking for a great headphones for working out, that provides maximum comfort and less head clack.. (hate beats coz theyre so hard on my head i get dizzy after using it a couple hours) so comfort is v important to me. can you pls reccomend me a good one? im thinking of B&O just bcoz of their built and soft pads
The oval ear cup was the main reason I did not buy the H95, it looks completely wrong. The folding mechanism on the H95 is also not very pretty. Last but not least, the style of the H9/HX has become a iconic symbol of B&O/Beoplay which many of us love and appreciate.
Great review. I hate the HX's myself, I was very disappointed when I saw the Circular earpads and then they weren't as comfy as I wanted them to be but I came around and got used to it, Its battery life is AMAZING.
Don’t rub your thumb on the pads as hard as that! They will probably start to split round the sides like my h9 3rd gen have. It wouldn’t be so bad if they sold replacements at a reasonable price or in all the colours. They want 90 usd for the pads in my country and only have argilla bright (fawn). If the pads from my older models would fit I wouldn’t mind so much as I have h7 that have failed due to the sliding switch’s poor design that I could have used.
The earpads and the price difference at my local store of 100 euros did make me choose the px7 over the hx. I didnt hear any difference in audio and anc. And the stupid . I own my px7 now a few months (i upgrades my live 650btnc) and i wish i did way earlier. Im enjoying concerts from home and finally its completely quiet and i hear nothing else than the music .
Ah yes a headphones that’s way over the top, had the B&O h9 3rd gen but didn’t meet my expectations at all gave the headphones to my dad and got the pxc 550 II instead and still my favorite till this day
Great review. I have the H8, and was looking into upgrading to the HX, I'm sold! The H8 has lasted for more than 10 years and still awesome noise canceling. It has gotten me through flights, long road trips and and a calming experience as a Mom. I'm excited for this upgrade.
I just got these, so far, they sounds incredible!
How are they holding up my friend?! Still sound incredible? What cons does it have after a year?
Thanks so much for this video! I am trying to decide between the HX and H95, and this was food for thought. :)
Good, thorough review. These look like a good option for people who want a more stylish option. I get the sense that a lot of people want a decent wireless headphone and aren't very concerned about ANC performance. I would like to see a decent wireless headphone with proper parametric EQ in the accompanying app.
Fantastic review! A review that I've been waiting for! I have a pair of '18 H9i, so I came here super stoked!
Little bit of a bummer that the ANC on the HX still affects the music. But since I've been listening to my H9i with ANC off for 3 years now, this is no biggie, but I wish the HX could do better.
My biggest gripe with the H9i is that the touch pad is crap. Very inert, absolutely unpredictable and became affected by environmental conditions after just a few months of usage. Looking forward to trying out the HX's touchpad. It's also a slight bummer that the HX don't have the rotary dials like on the H95 (the grooves are already there...).
Can't wait to try out how the HX sound! My H9i still holds up nicely sound wise, and I hope the HX can impress me. Looking forward to trying the HX and the PX7 side-by-side!
Id like to suggest a correction. Most headphones *DO* have removable earpads. People just dont bother replacing them
Really great, thanks. If only more companies put a little bit more effort/budget into the looks of their headphones.
The Sony XM4's do not rattle your head. They're the most overrated overhyped headphones on the market.
I prefer the XB 900 ns
The XM5's are the best ever
@@jesuscervantesj82 the HX is almost same price. The sony is very good but plastic
Thank you! Been saying this for years.
HX vs PX7 would be the perfect match for a video, these headphones are so similar
Yess a nice in depth review of these!
Be sure to put on Dolby Atmos in the System settings for Android users.
About the bass you are absolutely wrong, as a H9 3rd gen owner myself, the EQ can bring the bass to a very hard hitting experience. If you want more than that, get beats by dre or headphones that only prioritizes bass (they all suck big time).
H9 3rd Gen (which I own too) have a slightly more pronounced V-shaped sound signature compared to the HX (a.k.a., H9 3rd Gen naturally have more bass). The HX are more similar to the H9i, which are brighter compared to H9 3rd Gen.
can you tell me how much better the HX are over 3rd? No one have not done it yet..
Once you EQ the bass, the highs do get lowered, it sucks B&O won’t give us a 10 band EQ
@@andreknudsen3272 they're not.
Yeah, the H95’s are pricey, but I’ve owned a number of ANC headphones and they really are the best for sound quality (balanced with a lean on the bass) and overall an incredible product. The aluminum case is a bit over the top for travel (as if anyone has been doing that lately), BUT, if you’re already spending $$$ on the h95’s what’s another €80 for the leather pouch? 🙄
you can get a used pair for like the same price of a new pair of HXes
Do you think the H95 is worth the extra $$$ compared to the HX?
@@andriskope8066 I’ve not heard the HX’s, but I have to say I prefer the oval ear cups to the round (having had the first two gens of the H9 series).
I think B&O designed the case to be left at home like an ornament, and like you said what's an extra £100 for a soft travel pouch.
very informative video. I am in the market for a new pair of headphones to replace my soundscore by Anker Space Q45 I mainly use them for watching movies and music and sometimes use them for gaming my budget is around 400 pounds
Would love to see a shootout between the HX/PX7/Momentum 3.
Yeah , I am asking the samething. I heard him mention that he likes the PX7, but when he is comparing he reference the Momentum, 1000Xm, and Bose.
Awesome review! Since the earpads are removable, aren't they replaceable? - Thanks :)
I'm used to the B&O fit and styling and don't particularly care about ANC. These are a definite buy from me. But I'm also looking at the B&O Portal.
For gaming there are much better options at lower prices than the Beoplay Portal.
@@jarjared3522 I know but this isn't just a gaming headset. I have the Logitech G Pro X Wireless and HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless. This is about segmentation. The Portal is for those who are looking for high end wireless headphones that can compete against the likes of Sony, BOSE, and B&W (I own the PX7) but also do some gaming.
So it's ~$150 more than a high end headphone for premium build (aluminum and leather vs plastic) and wireless headset capabilities.
if the BOSE NC700 or Sony 1000XM4 could double as gaming headsets, folks would pay $150 more for them.
@@mohamedahmed1023 Even as a bluetooth audio headset it is not that great. There are better options out there including B&O's own Beoplay HX.
@@jarjared3522 so what you're saying is a device designed to be multipurpose isn't the best at any one function? Why is that interesting or noteworthy?
@@mohamedahmed1023 It's noteworthy because at 500 dollars it has to justify itself and the Beoplay Portal does not deliver. Not even remotely. Why spend 500 dollars on that when I can spend just as much on the Hyper X Cloud 2 and Sony WH-1000XM4s which both perform BETTER?
I'm surprised you found the clamping force to be OK. Mine are so loose they feel very insecure on my head and move around if I look down. A slightly annoying aspect to an otherwise almost perfect set of wireless headphones for the price.
I know you reference their sound to Sony , Bose,, and Sennheiser. What happened to Bowers and Wilkins PX7, you said you like those headphones alot. You never make any reference to the Bower and Wilkins anymore. Why?
Can you also cover Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal please.
So we need lighweight version on H95... dang... still waiting good ANC headphone...
Do you use any neckband earphones? Are any of them worth recommending?
Nice review! How do these compare to the H9 3rd Gens?
How would you compare them to the Bowers and Wilkins PX7?
soundstage is better on the PX7 but the HX's bass does resonate a little more. but besides sound I think I prefer the HX's over the PX7 cause of comfort. The HX's are a little lighter and they have less clamping force. I just wish the HX's didn't have those round ear pads.
I laugh every time I see apples “case” 😂 it’s a straight up bra
Wow, that’s brilliant. Thank you.
Do you ever plan on reviewing the Sonos Roam?
Great great great video!
Watching this with H95s on lol
I got these headphones today, mic sounds way better when i try it. When i listen to your soundtrack it sounds submerged into water
how they compare to H95 in terms of sound quality ?
How would you compare these to the first gen Sennheiser PXC 550?
I had a lot of audio distortion at high volumes on mine, which is why I returned it. Did you experience this issue?
yes
HX is not H "X" they are H10, the next model after the H9 series.
Good to know! They will be a great match with an iPhone X !
They still called the hx not h10, just got them at the store. And thats how the clerc pronounced it aswell
7:37 This is the opposite to the EQ's I have which sounds way better with the ANC tuned on!
with 3.5mm cable and dac amp, will the sound quality be better?
Are you planning on testing the Beoplay Portal?
not in the near future. there are other products that have my priority right now.
@@GYMCADDY Fair enough, keep up the great work, your one of my absolute favorite headphone reviewers 💪🏼
Between this and focal elegia which one is better in terms of sound quality? ANC it doesnt matter to me, thanks
Bout time B and O gives you a carrying case with you $500 headphones. Instead of that cheap carrying bag. Very nice headphones though!
I like the vmodo on the desk I have 3 sets of them
I found some other reviewers complaining about sound crackling issue at higher volume or high bass song... could u please confirm this? Thanks.
hiii im looking for a great headphones for working out, that provides maximum comfort and less head clack.. (hate beats coz theyre so hard on my head i get dizzy after using it a couple hours) so comfort is v important to me. can you pls reccomend me a good one? im thinking of B&O just bcoz of their built and soft pads
Bose QC35 most comfortable of all time and cheap now. Avoid the 700s.
@@Xolition why avoid the 700?
The oval ear cup was the main reason I did not buy the H95, it looks completely wrong. The folding mechanism on the H95 is also not very pretty. Last but not least, the style of the H9/HX has become a iconic symbol of B&O/Beoplay which many of us love and appreciate.
The oval ear cups allow the large ears to fit in.
ohh the defranco hoodie!
Can you replace battery and pads
These or the sony whmx4?
Great review. I hate the HX's myself, I was very disappointed when I saw the Circular earpads and then they weren't as comfy as I wanted them to be but I came around and got used to it, Its battery life is AMAZING.
Bro i am iPhone user please recommend me which one headphones buy airpods max or B&o 95s please tell me 🙌🙌🙌
Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Where did you get the headset stand
Just got mine. The ear Cup controls don't work so I'll be returning them. Disappointed.
Magnetically attached earcups are a gimmick.
Don’t rub your thumb on the pads as hard as that! They will probably start to split round the sides like my h9 3rd gen have.
It wouldn’t be so bad if they sold replacements at a reasonable price or in all the colours. They want 90 usd for the pads in my country and only have argilla bright (fawn).
If the pads from my older models would fit I wouldn’t mind so much as I have h7 that have failed due to the sliding switch’s poor design that I could have used.
Nice review. I have smaller ears.
Can't wait for graphen battery ,
Too bad they don't have a similar ANC to the H95s. But very helpful video!
yeah, kinda wish the HX's had more H95's in them.
@@GYMCADDY hey man, in terms of sound is there much difference in quality between the hx and h95?
Hx vs AirPods max?
Hx vs h95?
You should try the psb headphones from canada great sound stage but ugly
Everyone calling these the HX When they are actually pronounced H10
Yeah, nice, you turned ANC on and off on all headphones besides the ones tested
Will you do a review and comparison of JBL charge 5 ????
Touch control in HX is a nightmare and completely useless. Why don't use reliable buttons instead? It's just a waste of money.
JBL charge 5?
The earpads and the price difference at my local store of 100 euros did make me choose the px7 over the hx. I didnt hear any difference in audio and anc. And the stupid . I own my px7 now a few months (i upgrades my live 650btnc) and i wish i did way earlier. Im enjoying concerts from home and finally its completely quiet and i hear nothing else than the music .
Hi, any chance to review HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio? :D
So as expected the hx can't compete with h95, and the sony Xm4 remains a better value if you want ANC.
Ah yes a headphones that’s way over the top, had the B&O h9 3rd gen but didn’t meet my expectations at all gave the headphones to my dad and got the pxc 550 II instead and still my favorite till this day
love the PXC 550 II's. super light weight and comfy. just wish that had an ambient mode
Just wished the Pxc 550 II had USB C.. what a shortsighted move Sennheiser made.. coming from a Pxc 550 (version 1) owner
@@LamZL1 same but it’s 5x better than the B&O h9 3rd gen
@@GYMCADDY it does have an ambient mode if you tap on the right side twice it will turn on but I don’t think you are able to play music with them
@@Chris09978 no the H3 are much better especially the build quality
Very Expensive
Maybe ur to cheap
That is what happens when a headphone is made out of material much nicer than plastic and fake leather.
@@jarjared3522 but not as comfortable and light
@@mattbyuh That is an exaggeration.
@@jarjared3522 its not tho lmao
i love that little innocent lambs had to be skinned for my headphones :D. i'm getting these ;)
i don't like your reviews cuz they don't physically rattle my head....
$800 is too cheap to be any good
What a way to think