Our Verdict
The Beoplay H6 2nd Generation are decent mixed usage headphones. They're best used for critical listening thanks to their above-average sound quality and comfortable listening experience. But they're also lightweight and stable enough to jog with. Unfortunately, they do not block enough noise for very loud environments and they a leak a little at higher volumes.
- Good audio reproduction.
- Lightweight and sturdy build quality.
- Comfortable fit.
- Mediocre noise isolation.
- A bit leaky at high volumes.
The B&O Play H6 are above-average headphones for neutral listening. They have a decently well-balanced frequency response that packs enough bass without drowning the instruments and vocals on any track. They're also lightweight and super comfortable so you can have them on for hours and not feel the fatigue. Unfortunately, their treble range is a little recessed which results in a slight loss of clarity compared to other neutral listening headphones. They're also closed-back, so they won't have the most spacious soundstage.
Average for commuting. The Beoplay H6 do not isolate well in loud environments, so they won't be ideal for the level of noise typical on public transits. On the upside, they're comfortable, lightweight and easy to use.
Average for sports. The Beoplay H6 ae comfortable and easy-to-use they're also stable enough to jog with but won't be ideal for more strenuous exercises. They're also no the most breathable headphones so they will make your ears a little warm during your workouts.
Average for office use. They have a comfortable design you can wear for hours without getting tired, they also do not leak much at moderate volume levels. However, they don't block a lot of ambient noise for really noisy office environments, and if you listen to your music at high volumes, then they may be audible to the people around you.
Decent for gaming. They have a comfortable design and a low latency wired connection. Unfortunately, they lack some of the active features and customization options offered by true gaming headphones. Their microphone performance is also average at best which won't be ideal for multiplayer games.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Jan 23, 2018: Review published.
Check Price
Our How We Test Headphones article takes you behind the scenes in our lab. You'll learn how we choose and purchase products and dive into the details of our review philosophy, from testing and scoring to writing and editing.
You can also discover how we produce recommendations like this one so that you can find the best headphones (or earbuds!) for your needs.
Test Results
for pictures & test results
for pictures & test results
for pictures & test results
for pictures & test results
