Type Over-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless Yes
Transducer Dynamic
Noise Cancelling Yes
Mic Yes
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are wireless gaming headphones that come in either a PC/Xbox or PC/PlayStation variant. We tested the PC/Xbox variant, which have built-in Xbox Wireless technology that offers full audio and microphone compatibility with both Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles. They also come with USB and analog cables, which are handy if you want to wire them to your PS4 or PS5 controller. However, the headphones still need to be turned on in order to use them with their TRRS cable. They come with lots of gaming-oriented customization features, including a graphic EQ and channel mixing, both available in Xbox Wireless Connection mode. They also come with active noise cancelling (ANC). However, it offers an only okay performance as it struggles to block out bass-heavy background noises like bus and plane engines.
Our Verdict
7.0 Neutral Sound
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are adequate for neutral sound. Although they're lacking some low-bass when using Xbox Wireless, if you use them via Bluetooth, their sound profile is a lot more thumpy and boomy. On the downside, this muddies and bloats vocals and lead instruments. You don't get the same level of sound customization when using the mobile app versus Xbox, though. On the upside, there are still EQ presets available to help you adjust their sound.
Pros
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EQ presets available via companion app.
Cons
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Lacks low-bass.
See our Neutral Sound Recommendations
7.1 Commute/Travel
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are satisfactory for commute and travel. These headphones are comfortable enough for long listening sessions, and their great battery performance makes them suitable for long days on the go. However, their ANC feature is just okay, and it really struggles to block out bass-heavy background noises like bus and plane engines. That said, the ANC feature does a better job with higher-frequency sounds, so you don't hear people chatting around you or the hum of AC units.
Pros
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Comfortable and well-built.
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Great battery performance.
Cons
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Struggles to isolate against bass-heavy background noise.
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Not very portable.
See our Commute/Travel Recommendations
7.0 Sports/Fitness
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are decent for sports and fitness, though they aren't really designed for this purpose. They might fall off your ears during more intense workouts, and their over-ear design may make you sweat a bit more than usual. They also aren't very portable, and they don't have an advertised IP rating for water resistance, though we don't test for this. That said, they're comfortable, and their great battery performance makes them suitable for long workout sessions.
Pros
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Comfortable and well-built.
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Great battery performance.
Cons
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Not very portable.
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Not stable enough for workouts.
See our Sports/Fitness Recommendations
7.1 Office
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are satisfactory for office use. These well-built headphones have a comfortable fit that's suitable for long shifts, and they have a pretty long continuous battery life. Their noise isolation feature does an okay job blocking out background noises, too. They leak a bit of audio, but it sounds pretty thin, so you should be able to listen to music at loud volumes without really bothering your coworkers, unless you work in a very quiet space.
Pros
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Comfortable and well-built.
Cons
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Leaks some audio.
See our Office Recommendations
7.2 Wireless Gaming
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are satisfactory for wireless gaming, but it's important to ensure you get the right variant for your console. The Xbox variant have Xbox Wireless built-in, but there's perceptible latency using it. It's not a complete deal breaker, but it can be annoying if you're gaming competitively. On the upside, their companion software also has a graphic EQ and presets, so you can customize their sound. Although their integrated microphone has an okay recording quality, whoever's on the other end of the line may have some trouble understanding you if you're gaming in a noisy setting.
Pros
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Comfortable and well-built.
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Great battery performance.
Cons
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Lacks low-bass.
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Disappointing passive soundstage performance.
See our Wireless Gaming Recommendations
7.2 Wired Gaming
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are satisfactory for wired gaming. They come with an analog cable, so you can plug them directly into your PlayStation and Xbox consoles for audio and microphone compatibility. The USB cable will only work on PlayStation consoles, though. They're comfortable enough for long gaming sessions, and their companion app offers lots of gaming-related customization features, including a graphic EQ and channel mixing. That said, when plugged into your Xbox console over USB, you can only charge the headphones, and they don't support audio or microphone compatibility over this connection.
Pros
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Comfortable and well-built.
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Low latency over analog connection.
Cons
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Lacks low-bass.
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Disappointing passive soundstage performance.
7.0 Phone Calls
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are reasonable for phone calls. Their integrated microphone has an okay recording quality, so while whoever's on the other end of the line can understand you, your voice sounds a bit thin. The mic also struggles to separate your voice from background noises, so it's better suited to taking calls from quiet settings. Also, its noise isolation performance is just okay, so it may be more difficult to hear whoever you're talking to.
Pros
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Comfortable and well-built.
Cons
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Struggles to isolate against bass-heavy background noise.
- 7.0 Neutral Sound
- 7.1 Commute/Travel
- 7.0 Sports/Fitness
- 7.1 Office
- 7.2 Wireless Gaming
- 7.2 Wired Gaming
- 7.0 Phone Calls
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- Updated Nov 02, 2023: The following test groups have been updated following TB 1.6: Wired Connection, Bluetooth Connection, and Wireless Connection (Dongle). There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons to match these results.
- Updated Nov 02, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.6 , which updates how we measure latency. We've updated and renamed the following test groups: Wired Connection, Bluetooth Connection, and Wireless Connection (Dongle). We've also added new codec latency measurements and provided an audio sample of recorded latency.
- Updated Sep 13, 2022: We've added information regarding the PC/PlayStation variant.
- Updated Sep 07, 2022: After user feedback, we ran passes comparing our original frequency response results (using Xbox Wireless) to Bluetooth. When used via Bluetooth, these headphones have more bass to their sound, which is nice if you want more thump and rumble in your mixes. However, it muddies and clutters vocals and lead instruments. We believe that most people will use these headphones via Xbox Wireless, so we haven't changed our results, but updated the text to reflect their Bluetooth sound.
- Updated Jun 29, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Jun 11, 2021: Changed USB Audio and Connection results for clarity.
- Updated Jun 10, 2021: We've retested and updated 'Multi-Device Pairing'.
- Updated Jun 01, 2021: We have updated the Base/Dock type in 'Base/Dock'.
- Updated May 10, 2021: Retested and updated 'Passive Playback' from 'Yes' to 'No'.
- Updated May 04, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Apr 29, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated Apr 27, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Apr 22, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Apr 11, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal come inPC/Xbox andPC/PlayStation variants, each of which are available in three different colors: 'Black', 'Navy', and 'Grey'.We tested the PC/Xbox variant in 'Black', and you can see the label for the model we tested here. While the design is unchanged between the PC/Xbox and PC/PlayStation variants, there are a couple of small performance changes: the PlayStation variant is advertised as having a longer continuous battery life and they come with a wireless USB dongle. If you come across another version, let us know in the discussions, and we'llupdate our review.
Compared To Other Headphones
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are over-ear headphones with a gaming-oriented design. The PC/Xbox variant offers built-in support for Xbox Wireless Technology, and have a robust selection of customization features. They also have an ANC feature, which is uncommon in gaming headphones. While it doesn't perform as well asthe JBL Quantum 800 Wireless, it still offers better noise isolation than most gaming-oriented headphones. That said, their latency via Xbox Wireless falls outside of good values and is higher than competitors like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless.
See also our recommendations for the best Xbox Series X headsets, the best gaming headsets for Xbox One, and the best gaming headsets.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless
The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are better headphones than the . The Sony are more comfortable and stable, and they have a better noise isolation performance. Their continuous battery life is also longer. However, if you're looking for gaming-oriented headphones, you may prefer the Bang & Olufsen. They support Xbox Wireless, and they offer full audio and microphone compatibility with Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
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SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless
The SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal. The SteelSeries have a more stable fit and a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box. Also, their microphone performs better, and they have longer continuous battery life. However, the Bang & Olufsen offers better noise isolation. Also, they come with cables that you can plug into your PlayStation or Xbox controllers for full audio and microphone compatibility, although you have to turn the headphones on to use the TRRS cable. In comparison, the SteelSeries' analog cable only offers audio support.
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Beats Solo Pro Wireless
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Beats Solo Pro Wireless or the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal. The Beats have a more stable fit, a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, and a better noise isolation performance. Their continuous battery life is also longer. However, some users may prefer the gaming-oriented design of the Bang & Olufsen, which are more comfortable and have a better microphone performance. They're more customizable thanks to their graphic EQ and presets, and you can use them with Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
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Xbox Wireless Headset
The are better headphones than the Xbox Wireless Headset. The Bang & Olufsen are better built, and they have a better noise isolation performance. Also, their default sound profile isn't as bass-heavy as the Xbox. That said, the Xbox's microphone has a better recording quality, and they have a longer continuous battery life.
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Logitech G433
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are better headphones than the Logitech G433. The Bang & Olufsen are better-built, and you can use them wirelessly thanks to their Bluetooth and Xbox Wireless connectivity options. They also have better noise isolation and leakage performances. That said, the Logitech has a better microphone performance, and their out-of-the-box sound profile is more neutral.
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Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal or the Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019. Thanks to their closed-back design, the Bang & Olufsen have better noise isolation and leakage performances. Also, you can use them wirelessly via Bluetooth or Xbox Wireless. However, the Astro are better for wired gaming, as they're more comfortable, have a more neutral sound profile, and better microphone performance. Also, their open-back design helps create a better passive soundstage.
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Razer Kaira Pro Wireless
The are more versatile headphones than the Razer Kaira Pro Wireless. The Bang & Olufsen offer better noise isolation thanks to their ANC feature, and the included audio cables offer full audio and microphone compatibility when plugged into PlayStation and Xbox controllers, although the headphones need to be turned on in order to use their TRRS cable. However, the Razer have a better microphone performance and a longer continuous battery life.
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Test Results
Design
Type Over-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless Yes
Transducer Dynamic
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are simple, sleek over-ear headphones with a similar design to the . They have a high-end design with premium materials. You can purchase them in 'Black', 'Grey', and 'Navy' color variants.
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7.5 Design
Weight 0.62 lbs
Clamping Force
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are comfortable. They're lightweight, and they don't clamp too tight on your head, which is nice. However, if you have glasses or long hair, the ear cups may not sit flush against your head. Also, there's a slight creaking noise when you move your head around, which can be annoying.
8.3 Design
OS Compatibility
Ease Of Use Decent
Feedback Decent
Call/Music Control Yes
Volume Control Yes
Microphone Control Mute/Unmute
Channel Mixing
Noise Cancelling Control Adjustable
Talk-Through
Additional Controls Xbox Wireless Connection
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have great controls. You can tap either ear cup twice to play/pause your audio or mute the mic while you're on a call or gaming. The left slider lets you adjust ANC and Talk-Through while in Bluetooth mode, and it controls channel mixing when in Xbox Wireless Connection mode. You can also swipe the right slider to adjust the volume. The controls are responsive and easy-to-use; however, they can sometimes accidentally register a command. There's audible feedback for most commands, but there aren't any voice prompts. All of the beeps are the same, so it can be hard to know which feature you've adjusted.
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7.1 Design
Avg.Temp.Difference 4 °C
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are decently breathable. These over-ear headphones trap some heat under the ear cups, so they probably aren't ideal for physical activity. However, they aren't designed to wear to the gym, and they shouldn't make you sweat more than usual if you wear them while gaming.
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5.8 Design
L 8.3" (21.1 cm)
W 7.8" (19.8 cm)
H 2.0" (5.1 cm)
Volume 129.50 in³ (2,122.12 cm³)
Transmitter Required No
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal aren't very portable. Their over-ear design is big and bulky, and you can't fold them into a more compact format. On the upside, you can swivel the ear cups to lay them flat to help fit them into your bag.
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0 Design
Type No case
L N/A
W N/A
H N/A
Volume N/A
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8.0 Design
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have an impressive build quality. They're made of a mix of aluminum, with leather and fabric padding and polymer and rubber materials. The cable is silicone, which seems solid. These materials feel quite premium and durable, but there's a slight creaking noise when you move your head, which can be a bit annoying. Also, like most gaming headphones, they don't have an advertised IP rating for water resistance, though we don't test for this.
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6.5 Design
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are adequately stable. They should stay on your ears during casual gaming sessions. However, they aren't really designed to wear during your workouts, and they may fall off with higher-intensity head shakes.
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Design
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Design
- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal headphones
- Manuals
- USB-C to USB-A audio and charging cable
- 1/8" to 1/8" TRRS cable
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Sound
Bass Amount
Treble Amount
When using Xbox Wireless, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a somewhat warm sound profile out-of-the-box. They lack a bit of low bass, so sound effects aren't very thumpy or rumbly. However, they're also a bit boomy, which can slightly muddy vocals and lead instruments. Those same instruments can also sound a bit honky and harsh due to the overemphasized high-mid and low-treble ranges. When using these headphones via Xbox Wireless, you can access a five-band graphic EQ and presets to help customize their sound.
These headphones have a slightly different sound profile when connected via Bluetooth. You can see a comparison of their Bluetooth vs Xbox Wireless sound profile using the respective default presets here. They have a bit more bass to their sound, which is nice if you want extra thump, rumble, and boom in your audio. However, they also sound muddy, and vocals, as well as instruments, are bloated. Luckily, on Bluetooth mode, there are some EQ presets available to help you adjust their sound.
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6.7 Sound
Avg. Std. Deviation
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have fair frequency response consistency. Their treble delivery is inconsistent, so they may sound a bit different depending on their fit, seal, and positioning on your head. You have to readjust them on your head to get consistent treble delivery each time you use them.
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Sound
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7.1 Sound
Std. Err.
Low-Frequency Extension
Low-Bass
Mid-Bass
High-Bass
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have reasonable bass accuracy. They struggle to reproduce a thumpy low-bass, so you don't feel the deep rumble in action-packed scenes. However, there's a slight overemphasis in the high-bass, which adds warmth and boom to the mix, although some listeners may find that it sounds a bit muddy.
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7.5 Sound
Std. Err.
Low-Mid
Mid-Mid
High-Mid
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have great mid accuracy. The range is quite flat and balanced, so vocals and lead instruments are present in the mix, though they can be a bit muddy due to the overemphasized low-mids. The peak in the high-mids can also make these instruments honky and harsh at times.
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7.4 Sound
Std. Err.
Low-Treble
Mid-Treble
High-Treble
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have decent treble accuracy. The overemphasized low-treble makes vocals and lead instruments harsh and painful. Sibilants like S and T sounds may also be a bit dull. However, these headphones have an inconsistent treble delivery, and these results represent the average of our tests, so your experience may differ.
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7.0 Sound
Peaks
Dips
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have fair peaks and dips performance. The low bass is a bit uneven, so it lacks some deep rumble, but you can also alternately feel an extra thump in the mix. The peak in the high-bass to low-mid ranges adds a boomy quality that can muddy vocals and lead instruments. The dip in the mid-mid nudges those same instruments towards the back of the mix, while the peak in the high-mid and low-treble makes them sound honky, harsh, and piercing. There's also a slight peak in the mid-treble that can make sibilants like S and T sounds piercing.
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7.1 Sound
Weighted Group Delay
Weighted Phase Mismatch
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
Weighted Frequency Mismatch
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a decent imaging performance. While most of the weighted group delay falls below the audibility threshold, the peaks in the bass range may indicate loose bass reproduction. Also, our test unit's L/R drivers have some phase mismatch, so there may be some inaccuracies in stereo image reproduction at certain frequencies. That said, amplitude and frequency are well-matched, so objects should be mostly accurately placed and localized within the stereo image. Our results are only valid for our test unit, so your real-world experience may vary.
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5.4 Sound
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
PRTF Size (Avg.)
PRTF Distance
Openness 3.7
Acoustic Space Excitation 3.1
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a disappointing passive soundstage performance. The soundstage is perceived to be large but not very open or natural. Audio seems like it's coming from inside your head rather than from speakers placed all around you.
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2.0 Sound
Head Modeling
Speaker Modeling
Room Ambience
Head Tracking
Virtual Surround
These headphones have a Dolby Atmos virtual surround feature, though we don't test its performance. To access it, you have to register your headset in the B&O app and then link your headset to the Dolby Access app.
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7.3 Sound
WHD @ 90
WHD @ 100
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a decent WHD performance. There are some peaks in the bass and treble ranges at normal listening volumes, though this can be hard to hear with real-life content. However, most frequencies fall within good limits, resulting in mostly clear and pure audio reproduction.
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Sound
Firmware
Power
Connection
Codec
EQ
ANC
Tip/Pad
Microphone
These are the settings we used to test the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal. Our results are only valid when using these settings.
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6.2 Isolation
Isolation Audio
Overall Attenuation
Noise Cancelling Yes
Bass
Mid
Treble
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have an okay noise isolation performance. With their ANC feature turned on, they still struggle to block out bass-heavy background noises like bus and plane engines. They perform better with higher-frequency ambient sound, like chatter from people nearby and the hum of AC units. However, they isolate against more high-pitched background noises passively than with their ANC feature turned on, which is a bit disappointing.
Note: We tested these headphones via Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth, and our noise isolation results were the same. We also confirmed the results with subjective listening.
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7.3 Isolation
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a satisfactory leakage performance. Even at higher volumes, the amount of audio leakage is below the noise floor of an average office. You can listen to music at loud volumes without really bothering people nearby unless you're in a very quiet setting like a library.
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Microphone
Integrated
In-Line
Boom
Detachable Boom
Mic Yes
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6.7 Microphone
Recorded Speech
LFE
FR Std. Dev.
HFE
Weighted THD
Gain
The integrated microphone has an adequate recording quality. Your voice sounds natural and understandable to teammates on the other end of the line while you game, but it can also sound a bit thin.
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7.3 Microphone
SpNR
Noise Gate
Speech + Pink Noise Handling 7.5
Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
Speech + Subway Noise Handling 7.0
Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal's mic has an okay noise handling performance. It struggles to separate your voice from background noises, even if you're in a moderately noisy environment. These headphones are better suited for taking phone calls from quiet settings.
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7.7 Active Features
Battery Type
Continuous Battery Life
Additional Charges
Total Battery Life
Charge Time
Power-Saving Feature
Audio While Charging
Passive Playback
Charging Port USB-C
Update 05/10/2021: Thanks to user feedback, we have updated the results of the 'Passive Playback' test from 'Yes' to 'No'. Even though they can be used wired with their 3.5mm TRRS cable, they have to be powered on otherwise, they won't work. As a result, the scoring of this box has changed.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a good battery performance. With Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, and ANC turned on, these headphones last for over eleven hours off a single charge. They're advertised to last 24 hours with just Bluetooth and ANC turned on, but we don't test for this. They also have an auto-off feature that shuts them off after fifteen minutes without activity to help conserve battery life, which is handy. Battery life can vary depending on usage, so your real-world experience may vary.
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8.5 Active Features
App Name Beoplay
iOS Yes
Android Yes
macOS No
Windows No
Equalizer
ANC Control
Mic Control Adjustable Level
Room Effects
Playback Control
Button Mapping Yes
Surround Support
The Beoplay app is amazing. On Bluetooth mode, you can use the app to control playback, volume, and the ANC feature, and also access some EQ presets to help you customize their sound. On Xbox Wireless mode, you can adjust the volume, the ANC, channel mixing, and also access a five-band graphic EQ with presets to help you customize their sound.
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7.5 Connectivity
Analog Audio
USB Audio
Detachable
Length
Connector
Latency - Analog
Latency - USB
Recorded Latency
Recorded Latency Connection USB
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal come with a 4.1-ft 1/8" TRRS audio cable that offers full audio and microphone compatibility with Xbox and PlayStation consoles. They also come with a 5.8-ft USB-A to USB-C cable, which offers audio and microphone compatibility with PlayStation consoles.
There's some latency when using the USB connection. However, the headphones are performing analog-to-digital conversion, which adds audio lag. You can use the USB cable to connect to your Xbox One or Xbox Series X console, but it only charges the headphones.
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7.7 Connectivity
Bluetooth Version
Multi-Device Pairing
Quick Pair (Android)
Quick Pair (iOS)
Line Of Sight Range
Latency - SBC
Latency - aptX
Latency - aptX Adaptive (High Quality)
Latency - aptX Adaptive (Low Latency)
Latency - LDAC
Recorded Latency
Recorded Latency Codec aptX Adaptive (Low Latency)
AAC Support
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have good Bluetooth connectivity. They support multi-device pairing, which is handy if you like to switch between your laptop and smartphone's audio. However, you won't be able to connect to a Bluetooth device and your PC or Xbox console simultaneously. You can still use two Bluetooth devices for audio and calls at the same time, though. They also support both Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair, for seamless connection to your Android and Windows devices.
They have high latency while using SBC and aptX, meaning there will be some lag between the visuals and audio when streaming video. While aptX Adaptive (High Quality) also has high latency, this codec automatically adjusts to your audio content, so if you're streaming video or gaming, it can offer a much lower latency performance via aptX Adaptive (Low Latency). Some apps compensate for latency differently, so your experience may vary with real-life content.
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7.5 Connectivity
Line Of Sight Range
Latency - Dongle
Recorded Latency
The Xbox/PC version of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal support Xbox Wireless technology, but you can also connect them wirelessly to your PC by using an Xbox wireless adapter. However, its latency falls outside of good values. It may not be a deal breaker for everyone as the audio and visuals won't be completely out-of-sync, but there's enough latency that could cause you to lose your competitive edge during intense gaming sessions. Other headsets, like the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless, also offer lower latency. There's a version of these headphones designed for PlayStation consoles, which connects via a USB-C dongle.
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Connectivity
Analog
Wired USB
Non-BT Wireless
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Connectivity
PS4 Analog
PS4 Wired USB
PS4 Non-BT Wireless
PS5 Analog
PS5 Wired USB
PS5 Non-BT Wireless
The Xbox variant of these headphones can connect to PlayStation consoles via analog or wired USB with full compatibility. However, if you're looking for wireless support, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal come in a PC/PlayStation variant with a wireless USB dongle.
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Connectivity
Xbox One Analog
Xbox One Wired USB
Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
Xbox Series X|S Analog
Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal come with a 1/8" TRRS cable that allows for full audio and microphone compatibility when plugged into your Xbox One or Xbox Series X controller. You can use the touch controls when using this connection too. They also support Xbox Wireless, so you can wirelessly connect them to both consoles. You can also connect them to your Xbox consoles via USB, but this just charges the headphones, and they stay connected to the console via Xbox Wireless.
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0 Connectivity
Type
USB Input
Line In
Line Out
Optical Input
RCA Input
Dock Charging
Power Supply
Update 06/01/2021: We incorrectly listed the Base/Dock type as 'No Base/Dock'. We have corrected this to 'Wireless Built-in' and updated our review.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal don't have a base or dock. However, they have Xbox Wireless built-in.
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