BANG AND OLUFSEN XBOX HEADSET REVIEW PC
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There’s reasonable width to the Portal’s soundstage and this enables it to take advantage of the PlayStation’s Tempest engine 3D audio. Whether it was a giant rat skulking in the shadows or an NPC chuntering away in an abandoned shack, the Portal highlighted everything that was going on around me marvellously.

Exploring the Lands Between in Elden Ring, I was able to pick out the smallest of audio cues in my surroundings. The detail on offer is highly impressive, too. Being able to listen to a podcast while grinding for a rare drop or discussing strategy with mates on Discord as you face a raid boss feels wonderful. I touched on how handy the dual audio streaming is above, but it’s probably my favourite of the Beoplay Portal’s features. You probably won’t find yourself using the analogue connection very often but it’s welcome nonetheless. Just below the power button, you’ll find an AUX-in and a USB-C charging port. You can also use double taps on the outside of each cup to execute specific commands, which can be assigned in the B&O app. The layout is identical on the right earcup, but here the slider controls in-game volume and the button powers the headset on and off.

BANG AND OLUFSEN XBOX HEADSET REVIEW BLUETOOTH

The left earcup houses a Bluetooth pairing button and a touch control slider that lets you move between maximum active noise cancellation and maximum transparency, which pipes in external sound. Just the right amount of clamp force is applied on your head, and the circular earcups provide a snug fit while leaving enough space for your ears to breathe.Ĭontrols can be found on both earcups and are very effectively implemented. It’s pleasingly lightweight at just 279g and never feels cumbersome on your head, even as you approach hour six of a marathon gaming session. The overall aesthetic is clean and attractive, a far cry from the bulky, garish appearance of more generic gaming headsets.Īlthough the headband padding looks rather meagre, the Portal is supremely comfortable. Soft fabric-coated padding runs along the inside of the headband and the earcups are filled with a spongy memory foam that’s forgiving on your ears. The frame is crafted from aluminium and plastic, while the outer surface of the headband and earcups are covered in leather. The Beoplay Portal is, without doubt, the best-looking gaming headset I’ve used, and this is largely down to the fact it doesn’t really look like a gaming headset.

BANG AND OLUFSEN XBOX HEADSET REVIEW PC

READ NEXT: The best PC speakers Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal review: What do we like? In comparison, the Xbox model offers up to 12 hours and 24 hours in the same circumstances.Īs well as the headset and wireless dongle, there’s a USB-A adapter included in the box, along with a USB-C cable for charging, a 3.5mm audio cable and a drawstring cloth carrying pouch. If you’re just using Bluetooth and ANC, that figure jumps to 42 hours. When connected via Bluetooth and wireless with active noise cancellation on, you can expect somewhere in the region of 19 hours of use. The Beoplay Portal is compatible with the same B&O companion app as speakers such as the Beosound Explore and Beosound A1, and this provides access to battery life information, a number of listening modes (EQs) and personal settings such as whether you want the headset to turn off after 15 minutes of inactivity.īattery life has received a decent boost from the Xbox model.

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