Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review

Really, it comes down to cash. If you like your audio products to feel premium in every aspect, the Beoplay EQ are a hit. They look the part, come with a fancy case, and live up to B&O’s reputation when it comes to sound. The addition of ANC makes them definitively plane-ready, too. But you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere if that’s the priority, and we reckon the average consumer should still be looking at Sony or Bose first. Especially when they both have the upper hand on the noise-cancelling bit. Still, the Beoplay EQ (presumably) round off a strong year for B&O headphones, and have given you yet another pair of earbuds to consider for your next purchase.

Great design and very comfortable ; Balanced, detailed sound ; Adaptive ANC on board;

Noise-cancelling is good, rather than truly great; No voice assistant support; Controls can be fiddly ;

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review

Since there isn’t the space for Bang & Olufsen to indulge its design fantasies here, the EQ are perhaps a slightly less individual but better focused product than the brand would otherwise have delivered. This means, for better and for worse, they compete on a more level playing field than the majority of B&O products.

Luxurious and tactile standard of materials, build and finish; Expansive, detailed sound; Great technical specification; ;

Can sound slightly ‘safe’ in absolute terms; No voice-control; Lots of very capable alternatives

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review review

Great design and very comfortable ; Balanced, detailed sound ; Adaptive ANC on board;

Noise-cancelling is good, rather than truly great; No voice assistant support; Controls can be fiddly ;

Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ Review

Lush, elegant sound; Lovely appearance; Strong signal connectivity;

ANC could be stronger; Beaten for sound and overall value;

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review: Classy design, even classier sound

These in-ears are, without doubt, the best pair of true wireless 'buds launched by Bang & Olufsen so far. They offer a comfortable and secure fit, stunning sound quality, and effective active noise-cancelling (ANC) for keeping you locked away in a world of superb immersive sound.

Fantastic detail and bass performance; Attractive and comfortable design; Wireless charging is a plus; Strong active noise-cancelling (ANC) and call performance; Dust- and splash-resistant;

Cradle design isn't the most practical; Overall battery life isn't the best; They're quite expensive;