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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Gen Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:19 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Gen Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

▲Better than 61% of headphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Battery

4%

7.0

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 56% of headphones
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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
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▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,080 buyer reviews from online shops.
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User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▲Better than 76% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Gen

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Battery

4%

7.0

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
8.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,080 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Gen has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 69.1% of products in this category.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
2
Number of microphones
2
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
▼ 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
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
▲ Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth version
4.2
▲ Better than 68% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.2, newer Bluetooth version than 67.7% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
▼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
200 ms
Audio latency
200 ms
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 200 ms, higher audio latency than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 13.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
▲ Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
▼ 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
yes
EQ support
yes
▲ Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
▲ Better than 78% of models
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
▲ 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
19 hours
Battery life
19 hours
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 19 hours, lower battery life than 73.5% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2.5 hours
Charging time
2.5 hours
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 53% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
▲ Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
600 mAh
Battery capacity
600 mAh
▲ Better than 50% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, higher battery capacity than 50.2% of headphones and equal to 7.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
Bang & Olufsen
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
244 g
Weight
244 g
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 244 g, heavier than 59.6% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Gen vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • AptX Low Latency
    aptX Low Latency
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    22,000 Hz
    ▲ 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
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Low Latency
    aptX Low Latency
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    aptX
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 11 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    91 dB/mW
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    1 %
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    200 ms
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • 11 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    19 hours
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (19 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    19 hours vs 30 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    ▼ 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
  • 11.9% higher weight
    Weight
    244 g
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (244 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    244 g vs 218 g
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Gen is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 11.9% higher weight
    Weight
    244 g
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (244 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    244 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    40 mm
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 11 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    91 dB/mW
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    1 %
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    ▼ 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
  • 12 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    91 dB SPL
    ▼ Worse than 95% 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 (91 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    91 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 11 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    19 hours
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (19 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    19 hours vs 30 hours
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    200 ms
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,080 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Gen

  • Excellent sound quality with deep bass and clear, detailed highs
  • Highly comfortable over-ear fit using soft lambskin leather and memory foam
  • Elegant, minimalist design with premium aluminum and leather materials
  • Improved controls including a dedicated voice assistant button and intuitive slider switch
  • USB-C charging port and support for high-quality codecs like aptX and AAC
  • Customizable sound profiles via the Bang & Olufsen companion app

What we don't like about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Gen

  • Lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), relying solely on passive isolation
  • Does not include a carrying case or protective pouch for travel
  • Headphones do not fold up for more compact storage
  • Microphone quality for phone calls can be inconsistent in noisy or windy conditions
  • Price is relatively high for a model lacking premium features like ANC

Verdict

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Gen is a premium wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm electro-dynamic drivers and a frequency range of 20Hz to 20,000Hz. Crafted from luxurious materials like lambskin leather, aluminum, and stainless steel, it offers up to 19 hours of battery life with a 2.5-hour recharge time via USB-C. Key characteristics include Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity with AAC and aptX LL support, a dedicated Google Assistant button, and an additional microphone for improved call quality. Its main pros are the iconic B&O Signature Sound with deep bass, exceptional comfort for long-term use, and a lightweight 244g design. However, notable cons include the lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), a non-collapsible frame, and the absence of a carrying case in the box.

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