B&O BeoPlay EQ

ANC, 6.50 h, Wireless
20Ratings
Test reportsGood based on 3 tests
Currently out of stock

Product details

Take a moment to focus when things get hectic at home. The adaptive active noise cancellation compensates for background noise, while the snug in-ear fit also passively reduces disturbances. The small and lightweight Beoplay EQ in-ear headphones are so comfortable that you can wear them even when resting your head on a pillow. Enjoy the peace when you need it most, or experience the true quality of your favorite albums without interruption.

Key specifications

Application range
General
Equipment + Functions
Microphones
Headphone type
In Ear Headphones
Signal transmission
Wireless
Noise cancelling
ANC
Item number
22462666

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
1240000
Release date
12.2.2021
External links

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Application range
General

Headphone properties

Output
Stereo
Noise cancelling
ANC
Equipment + Functions
Microphones
Music control
Universal Bluetooth Remote
Signal transmission
Wireless

Headphone type

Headphone type
In Ear Headphones
Fit
In Ear
Driver diameter
6.80 mm
Durability
Dustproof, 
Splashproof
Protection type (IP code)
IP54

Audio properties

Frequency range
20 - 20000 Hz

Connections

Connections base/transmitter
USB-C

Bluetooth features

Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth feature
AAC, 
aptX, 
SBC
Max. range
10 m

Power supply

Power supply
Battery operated

Battery properties

Battery life
6.50 h
Charging time
1.50 h
Charging input
USB-C

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging case, 4 pairs of ear moulds, 0.5 m charging cable

Product dimensions

Height
4 cm
Width
7.70 cm
Depth
2.60 cm
Weight
50 g

Package dimensions

Length
15.90 cm
Width
11.90 cm
Height
5.20 cm
Weight
273 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 90.Sennheiser
    5,1 %
  • 91.SBS
    5,2 %
  • 92.B&O
    5,3 %
  • 93.Aukey
    6,1 %
  • 94.Fairphone
    6,7 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 59.Pioneer DJ
    4 days
  • 59.Shure
    4 days
  • 61.B&O
    5 days
  • 61.Beats
    5 days
  • 61.OneOdio
    5 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 92.Hercules
    7,3 %
  • 93.Urbanista
    7,5 %
  • 94.B&O
    8,1 %
  • 94.OnePlus
    8,1 %
  • 96.Pioneer
    8,5 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingGood78/100
Good68/100
Rank 19 out of 22Stiftung WarentestBluetooth-Kopfhörer im Test - Kopfhörer mit gutem Sound und AkkuReleaseMarch 2022

The Bluetooth headphone test provides results for 240 headphones with and without earpieces. Which ones sound strong, have good batteries and no harmful substances. New in Stiftung Warentest's headphone comparison: 26 current in-ear and boom headphones. Among them are models from Apple, JBL, Samsung and Sennheiser...

Good77/100
Audio Logo
AudioSingle testReleaseNovember 2021
  • Positivesolid materials
  • Positiveexcellent workmanship
  • PositiveVery good app
  • Negativetonal tuning too bass-heavy
  • NegativeLow maximum volume

The focus is on the look and feel, which quickly became clear to me during the test. In these respects, the Beoplay EQ stands out pleasantly from the competition. Size and weight did not stand out negatively in practice. The ANC and especially the transparency mode worked well. I particularly liked the app with the two-dimensional graphic EQ...

Very good89/100
MAC LIFE Logo
MAC LIFESingle testReleaseSeptember 2021
  • PositiveDesign
  • PositiveSound
  • PositiveANC
  • PositiveBluetooth 5.2
  • NegativeCall quality

The EQ successfully underlines Bang & Olufsen's claim of a perfect symbiosis of design and sound.