B&O Beoplay Portal (Xbox)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Wireless Gaming Headphones

Pairing with gaming giant Xbox, B&O has designed the perfect pair of wireless, gaming headphones in the Beoplay Portals. Equipped with a virtual boom arm, Active Noise Cancellation and Xbox Wireless connectivity, the Portals will elevate your gaming experience whilst also serving as a great wireless headphone solution for day-to-day use.

• Innovative Beamforming Microphones with Virtual Boom Arm feature
• Xbox Wireless Compatibility
• Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation for uninterrupted game play
• Bluetooth 5.1 for stable and lossless connection
• 40mm diameter, Electro-dynamic drivers for dynamic and detailed audio
• 12-hour battery life with Xbox Wireless on, 24 Hours without Xbox Wireless

Engineered for Gaming

Unlike with other applications, headphones designed specifically for gaming are heavily measured on their microphone performance. Traditionally in gaming headphones we see a boom arm protruding towards the user's face, but B&O have managed to overcome this with an array of beam-forming microphones positioned in each ear cup. This innovative virtual boom arm will filter out any background noise but amplify your voice clearly for uninterrupted communication mid-game. You’ll be able to easily mute your own voice or switch between modes mid-game using earcup touch controls.

EQ settings can be changed using gesture controls in the Bang & Olufsen App, allowing you to flick between presets designed to enhance both gaming and music. Own Voice Balance mode improves voice balance so that you can hear multiple voices clearly.

Bluetooth 5.1 and Xbox Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Bluetooth 5.1 has been built into the Beoplay Portals for strong and stable connectivity. Up to eight devices in total can be paired with the B&O Portals, with gaming devices such as consoles and PCs given priority and pairing first - a nice touch for a headphone pair devised with gaming in mind. Lossless 2.4GHz wireless connectivity is not only rock-solid, but will offer an immersive and detailed listening experience.

The B&O Beoplay Portals have been designed and built in partnership with Xbox for use with their new X/S console series. Xbox Wireless connectivity makes transitions between gaming, phone calls and music listening incredibly seamless and easy to navigate.

Adaptive ANC

Active Noise Cancellation is a feature we’ve come to expect from premium wireless headphone options, and the Beoplay Portals are no exception here. The four beamforming microphones used to create the virtual boom arm are further utilised to pick up and reduce background or outside noise, ensuring you aren’t distracted by a chatty housemate or family member in crucial moments.

Active Noise Cancellation along with own-voice balance, mute and other features can all be adjusted instantly with on-ear cup controls or in the intuitive B&O app.

Precise and Immersive Sound

40mm diameter, Electro-dynamic drivers feature Neodymium magnets to offer a dynamic soundstage that will keep up with all shot, bangs and crashes on screen. B&O’s acoustic expertise has been built into every aspect of the Beoplay Portals, from ear cup design to internal driver components, making sure that you experience all the depth and detail your audio has to offer.

Beoplay Portal features Dolby Atmos integration for headphones giving you a captivating and spatial soundstage perfect for getting lost in your favourite game. Dolby Atmos integration is compatible with both Xbox and computer platforms.

Battery Life

B&O have built impressive battery life into the Beoplay Portals, boasting up to 12 hours of playback time when Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth 5.1 and Active Noise Cancellation are turned on

If you elect to turn the Xbox Wireless Feature off you’ll benefit from an even greater 24-hour battery life. This is particularly handy if taking the Beoplay Portals out on your daily commute or to travel, as you won’t need to worry about charging throughout the day.

Design and Long Term Comfort

Unlike a traditional pair of gaming headphones, the Beoplay Portals sport a more minimalist design available in your choice of Black Anthracite or Grey Mist. Durable, lambskin earcups give the Portals a luxurious feel, with composite polymer and knitted bamboo fibre textile utilised for strength and longevity.

Any avid gamer knows that comfort is key when relying on a pair of gaming headphones for long stints in the chair. At just 282g, the B&O Portals won’t weigh you down and uniquely formed, offset padding in the headband will relieve any pressure on your head. The premium cowhide headband cover is not only comfortable to wear but will aid durability over extended periods of use. Expandable headphone arms ensure the B&O Portals fit a variety of head sizes.