Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22.5 cm 20 cm
Width 19.7 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 4 cm 5.2 cm
Weight 285 g 285 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour Argilla grey | Black Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material Anodised aluminium Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material Leather Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 93 dB/mW 95 dB/mW Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Impedance 20 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Bluetooth aptX technology Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 770 mAh 1200 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Battery Life 21 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 3 years
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