Sennheiser HD 820 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 820 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

Sennheiser HD 820 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 360 g 285 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are lighter than Sennheiser HD 820 headphones.
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 - Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material Microfibre Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 820 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 6 - 48000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 820 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Sensitivity 103 dB/Vrms 95 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 820 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Impedance 300 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 820 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth, 4.4 mm Pentaconn stereo jack plug, XLR-4 connector Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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