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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

4.8

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Poor
4.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.8

Sound

20.0%

4.1

Features

10.0%

6.9

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

6.0

Battery

4.0%

4.5

Calls & Controls

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.2
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    4.9

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 3.6
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.9

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £260

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Verdict

The B&O Play Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is a premium, closed-back over-ear headphone featuring custom 40mm neodymium drivers housed in an elegant chassis made of anodized aluminum and genuine lambskin leather. Key specifications include a wide frequency response of 20Hz to 22kHz and a low 30-ohm impedance, making it significantly easier to drive from smartphones than its predecessor. Main characteristics include a lightweight 230g build, dual-input 3.5mm jacks for daisy-chaining music sharing, and a detachable cable with an inline remote. Pros include its exceptionally balanced and airy soundstage, improved bass punch over the original model, and superior long-term comfort due to soft memory foam earpads. Cons include its lack of a folding headband for compact storage, average passive noise isolation, and potential sound leakage at higher volumes.

Technical Specifications of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

4.8
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a technical score of 4.77 points, which is lower than that of 56.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

6.1
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 78.9% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bang & Olufsen
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

230 g
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 weighs 230 g, heavier than 53.5% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

3.1
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a clamp force of 3.1, lower clamp force than 77.3% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 vs the average headphone

  • In-line controls
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 1.2 lower clamp force
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (3.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
    When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (3.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.3.1 vs 4.3
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 1.2 lower clamp force
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (3.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • In-line controls
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.

Total
Design
Sound
Calls & Controls
  • 10.8 mm tighter earcup height
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (49.2 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • 5.5% higher weight
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is heavier than the average headphone (230 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 10.8 mm tighter earcup height
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (49.2 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (49.2 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.49.2 mm vs 60 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 4.65x less popular
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is more expensive than the average headphone (£260 vs £90).
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is more expensive than the average headphone (£260 vs £90).£260 vs £90
  • 10.7% worse value for money
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.09 vs 6.736).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.09 vs 6.736).6.09 vs 6.74
  • 5.5% higher weight
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is heavier than the average headphone (230 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is heavier than the average headphone (230 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.230 g vs 218 g
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
    When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=108 dB SPL

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
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What customers like about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2?

  • Excellent, well-balanced sound quality with smooth treble and highly detailed midrange frequencies.
  • Improved, punchier bass response compared to the first generation without overwhelming the overall sound.
  • Highly efficient and easy to drive directly from smartphones or portable devices without needing an external amplifier.
  • Premium build quality featuring luxurious materials like genuine lambskin leather and anodized aluminium.
  • Lightweight, ergonomic, and exceptionally comfortable for long listening sessions.
  • Convenient dual-port design (daisy-chain feature) allows the cable to be plugged into either earcup or shared with another headphone.

What customers dislike about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2?

  • High initial premium retail price making them a substantial financial investment.
  • Mediocre passive noise isolation that allows external noise leak in loud environments.
  • Audio leaks slightly out of the earcups when listening at higher volume levels.
  • Flimsy stock cable with suboptimal stress relief and an inline remote optimized strictly for iOS devices.
  • The headband has relatively thin padding which can create a pressure point on top of the head over time.
  • Limited portability as the earcups only swivel flat but do not fold upward into a compact shape, and it lacks a protective travel case.

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