Bang & Olufsen's Earbuds Eclipse iPhone in Price

The new Beo Grace earbuds from Bang & Olufsen come with a hefty price tag of $1,500.

Luxurious Design and Advanced Features

Fashioned with a gleaming aluminum exterior, these earbuds incorporate the brand's most sophisticated active noise cancelling technology. The sound is delivered through 12mm titanium transducers, with noise cancellation managed by a set of six microphones that adapt the audio output based on both external sound and the listener's ear shape.

Immersive Audio Experience

The Beo Grace earbuds are compatible with Dolby Atmos for spatial sound, alongside a transparency mode reminiscent of the Beoplay H100 headphones. This mode aims to provide a realistic ambient sound experience minus any background noise or disturbance. Moreover, the earbuds boast touch-responsive controls and 'NearTap' technology, enabling users to adjust the volume by merely tapping near the ear.

Battery Performance and Charging Innovations

With active noise cancellation in use, these earbuds offer a battery life of 4.5 hours, which is less when compared with the six-hour capability of last year’s cheaper Beoplay Eleven model. Nonetheless, Bang & Olufsen has collaborated with battery tech company Breathe to enhance the battery's durability, reportedly achieving over 2,000 charge cycles in internal tests.

Convenient Charging and Connectivity Options

The earbuds come with an accompanying aluminum charging case, which can also function as an audio transmitter. By plugging into devices via USB-C or a line-in connection, it can stream audio from non-Bluetooth devices like laptops or in-flight entertainment systems to the earbuds. Additionally, a leather case is available for purchase to safely store the charger, priced at an additional $400.

Availability

Preorders for the Beo Grace earbuds are open now, with shipping scheduled to commence on November 17.