Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay EQ are its first true wi-fi earbuds with ANC | Engadget

Bang & Olufsen is not any stranger to the true wi-fi sport. The firm has quite a lot of wire-free fashions underneath its belt at this level, however there was on obtrusive omission through the years: lively noise cancellation (ANC). Today, B&O remedied the difficulty with its new Beoplay EQ earbuds. The expensive audio accent not solely presents the power to cut back ambient ruckus, however earbuds additionally characteristic strong battery life, wi-fi charging and extra. The solely potential deal breaker is the worth: $399 (£349/€399). 

Similar to flagship earbuds from the likes of Sony and others, Bang & Olufsen’s “Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation” setup on the Beoplay EQ is powered by a devoted ANC chip. This means the Bluetooth chip is not pulling double obligation. That element combines with a set of 4 microphones to repeatedly monitor your environment and routinely modify ANC ranges as wanted. That’s the “adaptive” bit. Two further microphones are geared up with “retune noise reduction technology” that B&O says leads to “crystal clear” calls. Mileage varies vastly on claims of voice high quality in relation to true wi-fi earbuds, in order that description is certainly one thing that can want correct testing. When it involves sound, the corporate’s app presents a characteristic referred to as Beosonic that means that you can fine-tune issues as you see it. 

In phrases of battery life, Bang & Olufsen says you possibly can count on 6.5 hours on the earbuds themselves with two further prices within the case. That case helps wi-fi charging and in true B&O style, it is made out of aluminum. The firm included a quick-charge characteristic that provides you two hours of listening time in 20 minutes. To show you how to discover one of the best match, there are 4 sizes of silicone suggestions and one pair of Comply foam suggestions within the field. Lastly, the Beoplay EQ is IP54 licensed, so they need to stand up to mud and water splashes simply high-quality. That’s sufficient to maintain the earbuds working by means of your sweaty exercises. 

The Beoplay EQ might be accessible in many of the world August nineteenth in black and gold colour choices. The earbuds truly go on sale as we speak in China and Japan, however solely in black. Gold might be accessible in these international locations subsequent month.