Meze Empyrean vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Meze Empyrean and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Meze Empyrean vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Meze Empyrean Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 430 g 285 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are lighter than Meze Empyrean 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
Colour Black copper Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material Fibreglass-reinforced ABS Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Meze Empyrean Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 110000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Meze Empyrean offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Sensitivity - 95 dB/mW
Impedance 31.6 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Meze Empyrean Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Meze Empyrean Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Meze Empyrean Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Meze Empyrean Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Meze Empyrean Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Meze Empyrean Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Meze Empyrean Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 3 years
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