• Best noise-cancelling headphones

Our quick take

B&O Beoplay H9 3rd Gen (2019) - 4.0 / 5

Design & Controls

  • Aluminium frame, fabric covered; leather-lined earcups Bluetooth 4.2 wireless; 3.5mm wired connection Touch control interface on right earcup Google Assistant voice control Play/Pause  when removed Included soft carry pouch 195 x 200 x 52mm; 285g

Sound Quality, Battery, ANC

  • Enhanced active noise-cancellation (ANC) 40mm electro-dynamic drivers 20Hz - 22kHz response 1110mAh batter USB-C charging

To recap

As we said of the previous two iterations of the H9 before, it’s all too easy to criticise these over-ears for their high price tag. But that would be to ignore the epic sound quality, supreme comfort, lovely build quality, and the notable battery improvement. All said, though, there are better options out there.