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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX vs Neumann NDH-30

What Beoplay HX does better (3) and where NDH-30 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Bang & Olufsen · 2021Beoplay HX
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $510
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Neumann NDH-30
Neumann · 2022NDH-30
2 advantages≈ $570
6.2Noise control & calls4.0

Why is Beoplay HX better than NDH-30?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · NDH-30: No
  2. Weight285 g vs 352 g+24%
  3. Driver size40 mm vs 38 mm+5%

Why is NDH-30 better than Beoplay HX?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 12 Hz+67%
  2. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 34,000 Hz+55%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm38 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz12 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz34,000 Hz
Impedance24 Ω120 Ω
Sensitivity95 dB104 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life40 h—
Battery life with ANC35 h—
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.1—
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight285 g352 g
Protection ratingIP53—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Silver
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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