Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9From real comments

Verdict distilled from 24 mentions across 11 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment33%
PROS 33%
CONS 67%

Rank based on 24 mentions across 11 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a luxury-styled headphone with premium wired sound quality
  • You're willing to use an aftermarket cable to unlock better audio
  • You value B&O's sound signature and build aesthetic

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need consistently loud volume over Bluetooth
  • You rely heavily on touch controls working reliably
  • You want long-term durability without earcup or button wear issues

What users complain about

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Comfort achievable with adjustment
Long-term satisfaction for some owners
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App and software problems
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Overall Impression

Sound quality impresses most when wired, less so over Bluetooth. Multiple commenters note that upgrading to a 2-metre cable dramatically improved loudness and audio quality, with one saying it 'has doubled the quality and the loudness' and 'really shows what they are capable of.' Conversely, several users complain that maximum Bluetooth volume is too low, comparing unfavorably to Bose, and one noted full volume works fine wired but drops noticeably over Bluetooth.

Comfort and durability are inconsistent across users. One user found the H9 uncomfortable until repositioning the earcup behind the ear, while another needed makeup pads because the driver touched their ear painfully after an hour. A long-term owner reported earcups 'completely falling apart' after over two years of daily use, and another described the switch button wobbling until it stopped working entirely, calling it 'the biggest scam.'

Connectivity and touch controls frustrate several owners. Users report inconsistent Bluetooth connections needing multiple attempts, slow pairing with a Samsung S22, and one whose H9 refused to enter pairing mode at all with B&O suggesting a full repurchase. Touch controls are also criticized as unreliable, with one user saying it's 'better to just avoid them completely' and another reporting they stopped working with no fix from factory reset.

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