Bang & Olufsen introduces Xbox headset with noise rating for 499 euros – Gaming – News

Bang & Olufsen announces Beoplay Portal, a wireless Xbox headset with active noise cancellation, which runs at 2.4GHz with consoles and also has bluetooth 5.1. The headset will be released at the end of April for 499 euros.

According to B&O, the headset has a lightweight design of 282 grams and delivers high sound quality, with Dolby Atmos support for virtual surround sound. The Beoplay Portal communicates with Xbox consoles via a wireless 2.4GHz connection. The headset can also be connected to PCs and smartphones via bluetooth 5.1.

On a battery charge de Beoplay Portal According to the manufacturer, it lasts up to 12 hours when used with an Xbox and active noise cancellation. If only bluetooth is used, this is up to 24 hours, also with noise cancellation. Charging the headset takes three hours. B&O supplies an app with which the sound can be set as desired.

The ear cups have capacitive buttons to control the volume. This also allows you to set the balance between the volume of chat and the game. Furthermore, the headset has a built-in microphone, which can be muted by tapping the ear cup twice.

De Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is het eerste Designed for Xbox Limited Series-product. This is a new line of products with an Xbox license that must stand for high quality. More products will appear in that series and will receive specific features designed for Xbox, but details are not yet known.

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