In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX and Poly Voyager Surround 85. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Series | - | Voyager Surround 80 series | |
Height | 20 cm | 18.1 cm | |
Width | 19.5 cm | 19.1 cm | |
Depth | 5.2 cm | 7.7 cm | |
Weight | 285 g | 275 g | Poly Voyager Surround 85 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g |
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Colour | Anthracite black | Sand | Timber | Black | |
Body Material | Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium | - | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam, lambskin | Artificial leather | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | 30 m | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a greater operating distance than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Over ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable noise cancellation | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | 132 dB | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
Impedance | 24 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | 2 | Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
Features | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology, Smart Sensor Technology |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Frequency Response | - | 20 - 16000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -37 dB | |
Microphones Included | 4 | 10 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 1.25 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Features | Touch control | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 24 hours | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly Voyager Surround 85. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 24 hours Continuous talk: up to 21 hours |
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Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 1 hours | Poly Voyager Surround 85 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | Carrying case, USB charging cable, charging stand, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter | |
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Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, UC certified | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Android, iOS, Windows | |
Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | - |