Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ brings ANC and 20-hour battery life

Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen today announced its Beoplay EQ earbuds which marks the first active noise cancelation earbuds in the maker’s lineup. They feature an in-ear design without any protruding stems and offer up to 20 hours of usage with their charging case.

Beoplay EQ are powered by 6.88 mm electro-dynamic drivers and feature three microphones in each bud for ANC and voice pickup. The buds pack an anodized aluminum casing and feature the signature B&O sound tuning. Pairing is done over Bluetooth 5.2 and battery life is rated at 6.5-hours on the buds with ANC on and 20 hours with the charging case. Beoplay EQ charge via USB-C or any Qi-compatible wireless charger. They also feature an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance.

Beoplay EQ in black and sand colors

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ come in black and sand colors and will retail for $399/€399/£359. First sales in China and Japan start tomorrow, July 29 while the rest of the world will have to wait until August 19.