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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of headphones
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

5.1

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 58% of headphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £260

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

5.1

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

5.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

6.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
?
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Bang & Olufsen
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
230 g
Weight
230 g
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 230 g, heavier than 53.6% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3.1
Clamp force
3.1
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3.1, lower clamp force than 76.7% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.1 %
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (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
    Clamp force
    3.1
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3.1 vs 4.3
  • Wireless charging support
    Wireless charging
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wireless charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.9% of headphones support wireless charging.
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    22,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1.2 lower clamp force
    Clamp force
    3.1
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3.1 vs 4.3
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.1 %
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    22,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Wireless charging support
    Wireless charging
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wireless charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.9% of headphones support wireless charging.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    97 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (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
    Earcup inner height
    49.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (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
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5.87x less popular
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 7.3% worse value for money
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.77 vs 7.3).
    6.77 vs 7.27
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    97 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (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
  • 5.5% higher weight
    Weight
    230 g
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (230 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    230 g vs 218 g
  • 5.87x less popular
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 7.3% worse value for money
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Generation 2 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.77 vs 7.3).
    6.77 vs 7.27
  • 10.8 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    49.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (49.2 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    49.2 mm vs 60 mm
  • 5.5% higher weight
    Weight
    230 g
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (230 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    230 g vs 218 g
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    97 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    97 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (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 we 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 we don't like 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.

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.

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