Bang & Olufsen unveils its latest premium earbuds, the $499 Beoplay Eleven

On November 27, 2024By Pranco

Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its latest set of premium earbuds. The Beoplay Eleven earphones are the successor to the . The brand says the latest model is inspired by this as well as fine jewelry, as it has a “gem-like luster.”

The earbuds retain the AirPods-style design of their predecessors and come in two colorways: natural aluminum and copper tone. They feature B&O’s signature polished aluminum. The charging case is said to be durable and lightweight while supporting Qi wireless charging.

According to B&O the Beoplay Eleven has the most advanced active noise cancellation technology in any earbud to date. This model is said to deliver double the level of low-frequency noise cancellation compared to the Beoplay EX, along with more optimization for different ear sizes and shapes. The brand claims that the earbuds have a “natural” transparency mode, aided by an improved six-microphone array that is said to have significantly reduced noise.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven earbuds and charging case

B&O has added extra holes in the stem and fine mesh padding to reduce wind pressure and provide a more open sound. Using the companion app, you can activate a wind protection feature to filter out wind noise and help you stay more aware of your surroundings. The earphones also have an IP57 rating for water resistance.

The earbuds are expected to run for up to eight hours on a single charge with ANC turned off and six hours with the feature turned on. The charging case adds 14 or 20 hours of listening time for each mode, respectively, per B&O. It is claimed that charging for 20 minutes will give you approximately 1.75 hours of listening time.

Meanwhile, the batteries are replaceable. That is a welcome addition, even if it is to make the Beoplay Eleven compatible which will come into force in 2027.

Of course, being from B&O, the earbuds won’t be cheap. The Beoplay Eleven earphones . The Natural Aluminum model is available from today, while the Copper Tone variant is expected to be in stock by the end of December.