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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:42 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

★Better than 92% of headphones

8.1

★Better than 92% of headphones

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9.1
Gaming
Gaming
9.1/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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35.0%
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Audio latency
25.0%
10
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
6.9
Battery life
8.1
Travel
Travel
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for travel performance.
When it matters
When prioritizing long battery endurance, compact weight, and dependable on-the-go connectivity.
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Score components
28.0%
10
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
6.9
Battery life
18.0%
3.6
Weight
16.0%
10
Multipoint support
14.0%
10
Ambient sound mode
9.5
Calls
Calls
9.5/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for calls performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this headphones meets your specific calls needs.
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Score components
28.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
10
Multipoint support
16.0%
6.9
Battery life
14.0%
10
Companion app
5.1
Workout
Workout
5.1/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for workout performance.
When it matters
When you need a dependable headphones for multitasking, office applications, and remote productivity.
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Score components
28.0%
3.6
Weight
24.0%
4.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
6.9
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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N/A~ £180

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022

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Sound

8.5

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

Driver type

dynamic

Driver size

Number of drivers

Lowest frequency

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Calls & Controls

9.0

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Noise-canceling microphone

Can be used as a headset

Number of microphones

Boom microphone

Microphone SNR

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Connectivity

8.1

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Connectivity

Bluetooth version

Maximum Bluetooth range

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Audio latency

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Multipoint support

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Features

7.8

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Ambient sound mode

EQ support

Companion app

Adjustable ANC levels

Voice assistant support

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Battery

7.8

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Battery life with ANC

Charging time

Quick charge

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Design

6.3

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Brand name

Bang & Olufsen

Form factor

over-ear

Weight

Acoustic design

closed-back

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022 vs the average pair of headphones

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Active noise cancellation
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
▲ Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Spatial audio support
Spatial audio
yes
▲ Better than 84% of models
This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
Ambient sound mode
Ambient sound mode
yes
▲ Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
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
Clear call microphone
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
▲ Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.

17.2% better value for money
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.52 vs 7.3).
8.52 vs 7.27

Active noise cancellation
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
▲ Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Spatial audio support
Spatial audio
yes
▲ Better than 84% of models
This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
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.
2.07x higher battery capacity
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (1200 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
1,200 mAh vs 580 mAh
12 hours longer battery life
Battery life
42 hours
▲ Better than 68% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (42 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
42 hours vs 30 hours
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.
Removable battery
Removable battery
yes
★ Better than 92% of models
This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
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 Adaptive support
aptX Adaptive
yes
★ Better than 93% of models
This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Has a 3.5mm male connector
yes
▲ Better than 60% of models
This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
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.
Dongle included
Dongle included
yes
★ Better than 95% of models
This pair of headphones includes a dongle, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.6% of headphones include a dongle.
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.

Clear call microphone
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
▲ Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
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.
3 more microphones
Number of microphones
4
▲ Better than 88% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
4 vs 1
Wind noise reduction
Wind noise reduction
yes
▲ Better than 66% of models
This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
Sidetone support
Sidetone
yes
▲ Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
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.

Ambient sound mode
Ambient sound mode
yes
▲ Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
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.
6 newer release date
Release date
2022
▲ Better than 81% of models
Market range: <2k – >2k
This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2022 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
February 2022
2022 vs 2016

Why is Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022 worse than the average pair of headphones?

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29.4% higher weight
Weight
282 g
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (282 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
282 g vs 218 g
7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Sensitivity
95 dB/mW
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
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
5.87x less popular
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
1 vs 5.87
6 hours shorter ANC battery life
Battery life with ANC
24 hours
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
24 hours vs 30 hours
0.6 higher clamp force
Clamp force
4.9
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
4.9 vs 4.3
15 dB lower max SPL
Max SPL
95 dB
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
95 dB vs 110 dB
2x more expensive
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
£180 vs £90

5.87x less popular
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
1 vs 5.87
2x more expensive
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
£180 vs £90

29.4% higher weight
Weight
282 g
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (282 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
282 g vs 218 g
0.6 higher clamp force
Clamp force
4.9
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
4.9 vs 4.3

7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Sensitivity
95 dB/mW
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
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
15 dB lower max SPL
Max SPL
95 dB
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
95 dB vs 110 dB
8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
Sound pressure level
95 dB SPL
▼ Worse than 87% 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 (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL

6 hours shorter ANC battery life
Battery life with ANC
24 hours
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
24 hours vs 30 hours

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lbtechreviews.com

17/02/2022

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal PC PS Review

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal (PC/PS Edition) is a premium, multi-platform hybrid headset crafted from luxury materials like lambskin ear pads, an aluminium headband, and bamboo fibre fabric. It provides a warm, luscious audio experience with clean vocals, an emphasised bass, and 3D audio via Dolby Atmos for Headphones. This updated model significantly improves upon its Xbox-focused predecessor by including a dedicated 2.4GHz wireless USB-C adapter for seamless PC and PlayStation connectivity, drastically expanding its compatibility. On-the-go usability is greatly enhanced through a "virtual boom arm" directional microphone setup and refined, wind-resistant Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Furthermore, internal tech upgrades have nearly doubled the battery life, yielding a strong 19 hours of wireless gaming with ANC enabled, or up to 42 hours of Bluetooth music playback. Despite these performance upgrades, the headset falls short due to an extremely strained price-to-performance ratio. Priced at €499, it costs as much as buying a high-end dedicated gaming headset and a standalone pair of luxury ANC headphones combined. Additionally, while its touch-sensitive ear cup controls look highly elegant, they require precise fine motor...

expertreviews.co.uk

11/03/2022

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal (PC/PlayStation) review

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal (PC/PlayStation) is a luxury hybrid headset designed for both high-end gaming and everyday mobile use. It distinguishes itself from generic gaming gear with a sophisticated design featuring an aluminium frame, leather-covered headband, and memory foam earcups, making it exceptionally comfortable for long sessions. Standout features include dual-audio streaming, which allows you to hear game audio and Bluetooth-connected phone audio simultaneously, and an impressive battery life of up to 42 hours when using Bluetooth with ANC. Its 40mm drivers provide a well-balanced, detailed soundstage that excels in both immersive 3D gaming audio and music playback. However, the headset's premium price of £449 makes it a significant investment that is mainly justifiable if it serves as your primary headphones for all activities. While the "virtual boom arm" microphone system keeps the design sleek, it is prone to echoing and background noise compared to traditional mics. Furthermore, the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is considered lacklustre compared to top-tier competitors like Sony or Bose, and the lack of a hard-shell carrying case—providing only a cloth bag—is a notable...

hifi.de

11/01/2024

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Review - Gaming Headsets

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is an elegant, multi-platform wireless gaming headset designed primarily for the Xbox Series X but also compatible with PC, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, and PlayStation 5 via a wired connection. It stands out with a premium, street-ready design made of leather, aluminium, and high-quality plastic, featuring a hidden "virtual boom arm" microphone built into the earcups rather than a traditional microphone arm. In terms of performance, it delivers a harmonious, well-balanced sound with excellent spatial orientation and direct support for Dolby Atmos on Xbox. It offers versatile everyday performance, allowing users to switch seamlessly between Xbox wireless and Bluetooth, while its Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) effectively filters out distracting background ambient sounds like computer fans and keyboards.

imtest.de

21/09/2022

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Review: Elegant Dane with...

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is an exceptionally lightweight (282 grams) and premium wireless gaming headset crafted with top-tier materials like lambskin leather and anodised aluminium, providing an incredibly comfortable, customisable fit. It offers exceptional connection flexibility by supporting up to eight devices, featuring Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm jack, and a highly recommended latencies-free 2.4 GHz USB dongle for seamless parallel use across platforms like smartphones and gaming laptops. Acoustic performance is excellent across games (such as Elden Ring and CS:GO) and media, delivering crisp trebles, detailed midtones, highly precise spatial awareness for tracking opponents, and surprisingly clear microphone quality despite lacking a physical boom arm. However, the headset comes with notable drawbacks, primarily its steep retail price of €499 UVP (though available online for under €400). Audio enthusiasts may find the bass frequencies a bit too flat and lacking the punchy depth found in competing models like SteelSeries or Razer. Additionally, battery life is somewhat underwhelming, yielding only 14 hours during PC gaming and up to 29 hours over Bluetooth. While its Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) effectively blocks...

connect.de

02/09/2022

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B&O Beoplay Portal PC/PS Review

The connect review gives a highly favorable "very good" rating to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal PC/PS gaming headphones. The reviewer praises the device for its elegant design and premium materials, which replace the aggressive, bulky look and visible boom microphones of typical gaming headsets with a sleek, hidden microphone array. For positive aspects, the review highlights an upgraded 19-hour wireless gaming battery life—a major jump from the 12 hours found on the older Xbox variant. It also lauds the flawless connection to laptops and the PlayStation 5 using the included USB-C dongle, as well as excellent versatility for mobile music listening thanks to Bluetooth, high-quality Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), and wired options via a 3.5mm jack or USB-C cable.

computerbild.de

15/05/2022

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B&O Beoplay Portal Review: Expensive Headset Hit

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is a premium, multi-purpose gaming headset that combines sleek Scandinavian aesthetics with top-tier everyday audio functionality. Weighing just 280 grams and built with high-quality materials like leather-wrapped ear cups and a fabric-padded headband, it offers exceptional comfort during long gaming sessions. The audio performance is highly impressive, delivering a remarkably clear soundstage and precise spatial tracking that makes it easy to pinpoint opponent movements in games like Call of Duty and Gran Turismo. Furthermore, features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a transparency mode, and reliable Bluetooth connectivity transform it from a stationary gaming peripheral into a highly versatile set of over-ear headphones ideal for travel and casual music listening. It also boasts excellent battery life, lasting nearly 23 hours on a single charge with ANC enabled. Despite its high-end appeal, the headset suffers from a few notable shortcomings given its premium price tag. On the downside, the virtual microphone built directly into the housing makes the user's voice sound somewhat muffled and robotic to teammates, while failing to filter out background noises like the...

numerama.com

09/05/2022

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal PS5 review: expensive but excellent

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal (PS5/PC version) is a luxury, multi-purpose wireless headset that shifts away from aggressive gaming designs toward a refined, premium lifestyle aesthetic. Priced at €499, it matches the cost of a PlayStation 5 console but justifies its high price tag through exceptional dual-mode versatility, allowing simultaneous console and Bluetooth connections (e.g., answering phone calls while gaming). Acoustically, the headset delivers outstanding precision for spatial in-game sound effects, alongside an audiophile-grade musical performance featuring highly controlled, impactful bass. Furthermore, its lightweight 279-gram build combined with memory foam ear cushions ensures perfect long-session comfort. Pros & Cons Premium Design: Crafted with milled aluminum and soft leather, avoiding the typical aggressive "gamer" look. Superb Versatility: Seamlessly transitions between a precise gaming accessory and a high-fidelity outdoor music headset. Improved Battery: Delivers up to 19 hours of active gaming time and up to 42 hours in Bluetooth-only mode. Extreme Pricing: At €499, the high cost is a significant barrier for average consumers. Mediocre ANC: The Active Noise Cancellation performance underwhelms when compared to industry leaders like Apple, Sony, or...

gamereactor.fr

17/02/2022

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Our review of the Bang & Olufsen Portal gaming headset (for PC, PS5 & Switch)

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal (PC/PS5/Switch version) is a highly versatile, premium gaming headset that doubles as a high-end pair of lifestyle headphones for everyday music and movie listening. Weighing 279 grams, the robust yet lightweight design features 40mm electro-dynamic drivers, comfortable memory foam ear cushions, and an included Dolby Atmos license. Shifting from the original Xbox wireless protocol to an open platform via an included USB-C dongle allows seamless connectivity across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, alongside the ability to pair with two devices simultaneously. Additionally, this updated model significantly improves upon its predecessor by upgrading its microphone boom arm software and boosting battery life to an impressive 19 hours. The review highlights several distinct pros and cons, ultimately awarding the headset an outstanding overall score of 9 out of 10. On the positive side, it delivers impeccable, warm audio quality with a wide soundstage that easily outperforms standard gaming headsets, performing exceptionally well whether listening to Frank Ocean or playing Horizon Forbidden West. Other major advantages include its robust build quality, dual-device connectivity, and...

consolefun.fr

02/06/2022

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[4K TEST] BEOPLAY PORTAL Gaming Headset - Our top pick for wireless gaming!

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is a high-end, multiplatform wireless gaming headset that delivers exceptional acoustic performance across gaming and Hi-Fi audio. The reviewer praises its chic, elegant design, which features chrome components, rounded earcups, a bamboo fiber headband, and premium material finishes. Weighing just 279 grams, it offers great comfort for long sessions, strong battery life, flawless wireless/Bluetooth connectivity, and impressive active noise cancellation. Additionally, it features a highly effective companion mobile app and an innovative "virtual arm" microphone design. Despite earning a high score of 18/20 and a Quality Label, the review highlights a few minor drawbacks. The included soft protective storage pouch is noted as lacking sufficient robustness for a premium product. Furthermore, the microphone experiences slight resonance issues during voice calls when used in empty or sparsely furnished rooms. However, for demanding gamers with a flexible budget of €499, this headset is highly recommended as the best wireless option tested by the publication.

gamereactor.es

17/02/2022

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal PC, PS5, and Switch Headset Review

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal (PC/PS5/Switch version) delivers an exceptionally premium, versatile audio experience designed to seamlessly transition from daily commutes to late-night gaming sessions. Boasting a gorgeous design crafted from lambskin leather-covered memory foam, a leather headband, and milled aluminum, these 219-gram headphones provide high-end comfort and durability. Performance-wise, the 40mm electrodynamic drivers offer a wide, luxurious soundstage that shines whether listening to music or playing immersive games like Horizon Forbidden West, further enhanced by effective active noise cancellation (ANC) and a Dolby Atmos license. A major highlight of this iteration is its expanded connectivity; by replacing the restrictive Xbox wireless protocol with an included USB-C dongle, it adds compatibility for PS4, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Key pros include a substantial battery upgrade reaching up to 19 hours of life, a Dual Audio Mode for simultaneous connections (like a smartphone and PC), an excellent virtual boom arm microphone, and a generous 3-year warranty. On the downside, the review notes a couple of cons: the premium price tag of $499 is incredibly steep, and the relying on the...

one-tech.es

31/03/2022

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal - Review and Verdict", "Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal - In-Depth Review

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is a premium, multi-purpose headset that bridges the gap between high-end audiophile sound and gaming utility. Designed by Jakob Wagner, it avoids the typical bulky look of gaming gear by featuring a lightweight, 282-gram design made from aluminum, bamboo fiber textile, and memory foam earcups covered in genuine leather. The Xbox version delivers 12 hours of battery life with combined wireless gaming, Bluetooth 5.1, and adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), stretching up to 24 hours on Bluetooth alone. Audio configurations and firmware updates are easily managed via the mobile app, which features standard listening modes alongside an adjustable five-band equalizer. The headset shines with its excellent, high-fidelity sound clarity, detailed treble performance, and immersive Dolby Atmos spatial positioning, making it exceptional for both competitive gaming and casual music listening. Additional pros include its premium design, expansive multipoint connectivity, and an innovative "virtual boom arm" that uses four dedicated MEMS microphones to capture crystal-clear voice chat without an actual physical mic in front of your face. On the downside, the review highlights its steep €499...

mondoxbox.com

20/06/2021

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Xbox Edition Review: Put to the Test

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is a high-end, premium wireless gaming headset licensed for Xbox, retailing at €499. It features an exceptionally lightweight design weighing only 282 grams, utilizing high-quality materials like aluminium, polymer, and memory foam ear cushions covered in genuine lambskin leather. It supports Xbox Wireless connectivity, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD, Dolby Atmos, and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), including a practical "Transparency Mode". The review highlights excellent audio clarity, a luxurious user experience, outstanding heat dispersion during long gaming sessions, and distortion-free playback even at maximum volume. However, the headset has several distinct drawbacks, most notably its hefty price tag which equals the cost of an Xbox Series X console. The built-in virtual microphone system, which uses 4 digital microphones instead of a boom arm, delivers unnatural voice quality with a noticeable echo. Compared to its competitors, it lacks punch in maximum volume and bass depth, forcing users to increase the volume, which in turn reduces battery life below the advertised limits to about 10.5 hours on Xbox wireless. Finally, it lacks dual-connectivity support, meaning users...

gamereactor.it

12/04/2026

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Beoplay Portal - Bang & Olufsen's new headphones review

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is a high-end hybrid headset designed in collaboration with Microsoft to serve as both a premium gaming peripheral and a lifestyle accessory. Constructed from luxury materials like milled aluminium, cowhide leather, and lambskin memory foam, it weighs only 282 grams, making it exceptionally light and comfortable for long sessions. The review highlights its versatile connectivity, featuring seamless Xbox integration without a dongle alongside Bluetooth 5.1 support for up to eight devices, allowing it to transition easily from gaming at home to use as stylish daily headphones for travel. In terms of performance, the Portal delivers a "perfect balance" with linear sound signatures, crisp highs, and deep bass. However, it is not without drawbacks; the "virtual boom arm" microphone is described as average, failing to live up to the promise of matching a physical microphone's quality. Additionally, the review notes the lack of a physical chat/game audio balancer and the omission of a protective carrying case despite the high price tag. Ultimately, it receives a 9/10 for its refined aesthetics and dual-purpose functionality.

cuffiewireless.it

17/10/2026

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal - Review and Test

The CuffieWireless.it review highlights the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal as a premium, multi-purpose wireless headset that bridges the gap between high-end gaming and lifestyle audio. It stands out for its luxurious design and build quality, featuring anodized aluminum earcups, a leather-covered headband, and a light 282-gram chassis. On the performance side, the review praises its balanced and natural hi-fi sound profile, integrated Dolby Atmos for precise gaming spatial awareness, and a highly versatile connectivity suite including a direct wireless connection to Xbox, 3.5mm jack, and Bluetooth 5.1 multipoint pairing. Additionally, it offers effective active noise cancellation (ANC) alongside an advanced virtual beamforming microphone array that replaces the traditional physical boom arm. Battery life is also a major highlight, delivering up to 24 hours of playtime over Xbox wireless and up to 40 hours over Bluetooth. Despite its strong performance, the reviewer identifies a few notable drawbacks. The most significant disadvantage is the headset's very high price tag, which positions it strictly as a luxury product. Audiophiles looking for a highly customizable experience may also find the companion mobile app...

techfi.nl

04/04/2022

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B&O Beoplay Portal review: gaming headset for PC and PS plus hi-fi music

The B&O Beoplay Portal (2022 edition) for PC and PlayStation is a premium, lightweight (€499, 279 grams) hybrid gaming headset designed to double as high-end lifestyle headphones. Its standout features include an exceptionally comfortable design crafted from real leather and aluminum, a "virtual boom arm" utilizing four of its eight total microphones for clear voice chat, and highly intuitive touch/swipe gesture controls on the earcups. It features dual-connectivity via a low-latency USB dongle for PC/PlayStation and Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX Adaptive support for mobile devices. The battery life is impressive, delivering up to 19 hours of wireless gaming via the dongle and up to 42 hours of music playback using Bluetooth with active noise-cancelling (ANC) active. Audio-wise, the headset delivers a spacious, refined, and slightly warm signature that excels at sound detailing, cinematic atmospheres, and crisp dialogue clarity. However, the review highlights several distinct drawbacks given its premium price point. Out of the box, the default bass performance is overly restrained and lacks the punch needed for explosive game or movie effects, though this can be tweaked via the companion...

coolesuggesties.nl

15/05/2022

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Gadget review: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is a premium hybrid headset designed to deliver a high-end experience for music lovers, movie enthusiasts, and gamers alike. The reviewer praised its exceptional, sublime build quality, noting a lightweight 282-gram frame constructed with aluminum elements, memory foam ear cushions wrapped in soft lambskin leather, and a headband finished with bamboo fiber textile. For audio performance, it boasts a rich, clear sound profile that handles all frequencies wonderfully out of the box, offering crisp details for music. Its dual-connectivity feature via a USB-C dongle is a major highlight, allowing users to stay connected to a PlayStation console while simultaneously streaming music or taking phone calls via a Bluetooth connection. Additionally, the touch-sensitive control bars on the earcups are highly responsive, and the battery life is solid, lasting up to 40 hours on Bluetooth alone and 19 hours with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) activated. On the downside, the reviewer found the headset's standard out-of-the-box settings underwhelming for immersive game audio, meaning users must manually adjust the equalizer inside the accompanying Bang & Olufsen app to...

invader.be

09/05/2022

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Is the B&O Play worth its hefty price tag for the PS5?

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal for PlayStation 5 is evaluated as a versatile, high-end headset that justifies its premium price by acting as a single solution for gaming, work calls, and music, delivering exceptional, branded audio performance. Key benefits include this multi-functional design and superior audio quality, though the primary drawback is the significant financial investment compared to standard gaming alternatives. The review concludes that the high cost is warranted for users who utilize the device across all intended environments, including for professional and casual listening, rather than just gaming. Setup on the PlayStation 5 is highlighted as a key step to fully unlock the, as described, "one headset to rule them all" experience. invader.

av2d.com

18/11/2022

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal (PC/PlayStation): Wireless Headphones Review

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal PC/PS is a premium, multi-functional wireless headset engineered as a "Swiss Army knife" for gaming, movies, and high-fidelity music tracking. Weighing a light 279 grams, it is built with exceptional craftsmanship, utilizing lambskin leather, memory foam ear cushions, and a breathable bamboo-fiber headband that guarantees outstanding long-term wearing comfort. The headset achieves a studio-monitor-like sound stage with superb instrument separation and a highly convincing virtual Dolby Atmos environment for pinpointing gaming audio cues. It also features robust connectivity options including USB-C, 3.5mm analog connections, Bluetooth, and dedicated low-latency dongles, backed by an impressive battery life rating of up to 42 hours on Bluetooth or 19 hours during wireless gaming.

id.nl

08/04/2022

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BeoPlay Portal (2022) – now also for PlayStation and PC

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal (2022) is a high-end, premium hybrid headset now offering 2.4 GHz USB-C connectivity for PlayStation and PC, alongside Bluetooth 5.1, according to ID.nl. It features excellent audio quality with Dolby Atmos, a luxurious Scandinavian design with lambskin and aluminium, and competitive battery life. However, the review highlights the high price as a significant barrier and notes that the "virtual boom arm" microphone offers only average voice clarity. Other limitations include occasionally finicky touch controls and the lack of simultaneous Bluetooth and game audio mixing.

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What we like about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022

Superior build quality using premium materials like lambskin leather, aluminum, and bamboo fiber.
Extremely lightweight (279g) and comfortable for marathon gaming or long commutes.
Versatile design that looks like high-end fashion headphones rather than a typical 'gamer' aesthetic.
Excellent dual-audio support on the 2022 model, allowing simultaneous Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless audio.
Significantly improved battery life over the original Xbox version, reaching up to 42 hours on Bluetooth.
Detailed soundstage with Dolby Atmos support that excels for both immersive gaming and high-fidelity music.
Clean app integration for real-time EQ adjustments and setting management.

What we don't like about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 2022

High retail price that is difficult to justify for users focused solely on gaming performance.
Virtual beamforming microphones lack the warmth and intimacy of a physical boom arm mic.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is only 'satisfactory' and struggles with heavy low-frequency engine noise.
Touch-sensitive sliders on the earcups can be finicky and require a learning curve.
No hard carrying case included, only a soft cloth pouch, which is disappointing at this price point.
Lacks deep 'thumpy' bass out-of-the-box for some hardcore gamers without EQ tweaking.

Verdict

The 2022 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is a premium wireless headset featuring 40mm electro-dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets and a wide frequency range of 20Hz to 22,000Hz. Notable for its versatile connectivity, it supports Bluetooth 5.1, aptX Adaptive, and lossless 2.4GHz wireless via a USB-C dongle for low-latency gaming. Main pros include its lightweight 279g design crafted from lambskin leather and aluminum, immersive Dolby Atmos support, and a significantly improved battery life of up to 42 hours with ANC on Bluetooth (19 hours in gaming mode). It further stands out with a unique "virtual boom arm" using four beamforming microphones for clear voice isolation. However, cons include a high premium price point, an ANC performance that some users find only average against low-frequency engine noise, and a non-foldable frame that limits portability.

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