B&O's BeoPlay Portal Gets Even BETTER With The NEW ''PC & Playstation Edition'' !!! 4K

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[@Mikipedia]

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[@ArtByAusup]

Small channel, not many views.. yet this was by far one of THE MOST USEFUL REVIEWS I have EVER seen on a product. So many people out there talkin' about how they "love the sound" and this and that, but you're the FIRST I've seen (including written and photo reviews) to actually SHOW the 2.4 GhZ dongle - people on the official Amazon listing can't figure out if there IS a dongle or not - none of the other reviews talks about it, yet you not only showed it, visibly, but also took us through the process of setting it up, going through the options and whatnot. Masterfully done - SUPER appreciated this! Also love your place! Hope you're enjoying the headset! = ]

[@Mikipedia]

thank you!

[@soundsheavenly]

Nice video! I do like the Portal, these are great headphones. Good to see a PC version!

[@Mikipedia]

For me the PC version is way better to use, I love it's duality and it's so easy to use with both pc and phone at the same time now!

[@Jondedy]

Hey Miki!! Great review again! Man I want one, hahaha. I'm using a Sony headphone now on my PC and I was REALLY surprised how good it sounded when I got it. But I'm guessing it doesn't even come near to the Portal :) I'm currently saving up for a H6 or something like that. But I prefer wireless since cables and I never been friends. xD The Portal looks so nice and premium, also love the accessoires! I don't think I'll ever use the touch controls though, I always press the wrong buttons, but that's okay as long as it sounds good, the batterylife is good and the range is good :D And seeing your review, it seems to hit all those points! Even the Mic is decent! All that's left to do for you is to do some let's plays, hahaha. And to answer your question about which one I'd go with: I don't mind honestly, my Sony is connected to a Bluetooth 5.0 dongle right now and I'd be happy to use that still. However a 2.4Ghz connection should be a bit more responsive in gaming maybe? So I'd probably pick the one that will be cheapest on Marktplaats someday! :D Cheers!

[@Mikipedia]

Thank you Jondedy! I really love the Portals and in this configuration they're also a lot more easy to use for me as a pc gamer. The mic isn't bad, not great either, but it works flawlessly and is wireless which is super handy imho. The range of this little dongle is also pretty insane :p Thanks for watching as always :D

[@mariuseek3640]

What is the best settings for the mic?when i play on ps5 pepole saying the mic is crap what can i do?😊best sound i will say ,but micsettings i need help

[@poltergeist7621]

What is the difference between this 2022 model and the 2021 Xbox modelo apart from the fact that, obviously, it will no longer be able to connect/synchronize with the Xbox via wireless (2.5hz frequency)? I'm wondering which one to get. It would be to use it on the PC for videos and music, and for the Series X, PS5 and Switch. I think I had read that the new model for Playstation has twice the battery, but I'm not sure. If I connect it by cable to the Xbox controller, does it lose quality or would it sound exactly the same as in Wireless/Bluetooth with Dolby Atmos, etc? Also Dolby Atmos is not supported on Playstation, so I wonder if this model supports it on Xbox via cable.

[@svb6406]

How is the latency? Is it competitive with headphones like Corsair's virtuoso wireless. And also is there any mode where you can hear your self as you speak?

[@Mikipedia]

I have yet to notice any latency at all either in playing Battlefield or watching movies or YT. You can move the left slider on the left earcup up and that gives you granular control on how much you'd like to hear your own voice :).

[@franziskalippuner7378]

Is it possible to use the Beoplay Portal PS/PC or the Xbox version for Microsoft Video Calls on my HP laptop, when they are connectet to the laptop via bluetooth or pluged in via cable??? So I want to use it as a video call headset. Would that work? Because i like the B&O sound and I like the ANC in a crowdy office. Thanks for giving me your advice! All the best from Switzerland.

[@Mikipedia]

Yes, Although I wouldn't necessarily say the mic is the best for a loud environment. But it will work yes.

[@corrinpowers6389]

Excellent review. I wondered, as there’s only one volume control. When paired to PlayStation how does the Bluetooth volume work? Do you adjust Bluetooth volume via the device, say your phone? So it’s volume level is independent of the game/console volume?

[@Mikipedia]

Yes, the slider on the side primarily connects to the dongle and if that's not present then it goes to the phone or what ever else. So if connected to the dongle the two volumes are independent and the phone will have to be adjusted on the phone in that case. Hope that clears it up?

[@corrinpowers6389]

@@Mikipedia Thank you so much. Yes that’s exactly what I needed to know. 👍🏻

[@Mikipedia]

@@corrinpowers6389 You're welcome!

[@thomasschrader5098]

Eager to find out if the usb-c dongle for the Playstation works with the Xbox headset...And does the PC/PS5 version have the xbox sync button?

[@Mikipedia]

I can't seem to make it work, the button is also different. So I guess the standard is different...

[@staray1282]

Hey Miki, great video. I’m pretty much sold on the headphone. One thing I would like you to check for me is does the headphone when connected via 2.4ghz have access to windows audio left right balance slider? I have slightly worse hearing in my left ear and would really benefit if this slider is still present when connected using the dongle on windows. Any help is appreciated!!!

[@Mikipedia]

I have looked now for 10 minutes or so but I can't find it so I have a feeling it's lost in the dolby Atmos/dongle. I don't know where else to potentially look. Sorry, it seems to be missing...

[@staray1282]

@@Mikipedia Hello Miki, thanks so much for testing this for me. Just curious, did you go into “headphones properties” and select “levels”? There you should see a slider for volume. And if there is a balance option. It should appear next to the slider, click on “balance” will reveal “L” and “R” sliders.

[@Mikipedia]

@@staray1282 yes, I did. With the dongle it's not there(it is for my other non dolby headphones on a 3.5mm connection). I tried, amongst other things, to change setting it in the dolby app but it seems there is no left right bias there. You could use the Portals on a 3.5mm connection but then I don't think it'll recognise the dolby license as there is no communication back and forth.

[@staray1282]

@@Mikipedia Hello Miki, really appreciate your hard work. Thanks for clarifying this. It’s unfortunate that this feature is not available using the dongle. Anyways, thanks again for your time, and I apologise if I caused any inconvenience.

[@Mikipedia]

@@staray1282 Don't worry about it mate, happy to look for these sorts of things as it never occurred to me to look for them! Now i now too :D

[@TheDanmanguy]

Awesome review. Any chance you can give a subjective comparison to a headset like the steel series arctis line? I’ve been using the arctis 7 for a while but can’t use them outside of gaming because of no secondary Bluetooth function. Honestly the arctis don’t sound great for music. They sound great for games but I imagine a better quality headset would sound much better for games. I love how the portals blend into premium over ear wireless daily driver territory without screaming “GAMER!” I think I’d happily make a compromise on mic quality for that trade off. One other question for you. Do you know if Dolby Atmos music streams over Bluetooth? I use Apple Music for my home theatre for music to get Dolby Atmos and am curious if that Atmos mix would work on these. I’m under the impression Atmos would only transfer over the wireless dongle connection but just curious what you’ve found so far. Thanks!!

[@Mikipedia]

Thank you! With a bunch of other brands I'd have to buy them and where I live they don't really like to take things back unless there is an actual problem with the product. I am unsure if Atmos will go over BT, it may if the aptv will accept the licensing and all that. BT is by nature somewhat limited in bandwidth though and the dongle isn't on the 2.4ghz band. So I don't know, you could ask their customer service to help answer you those questions. hope the have the answer ready :)

[@TheDanmanguy]

@@Mikipedia thanks for the info.

[@dirkbrinksma2275]

How do they compare with the hyperx orbit s?

[@RobertKowalew]

Does the Dongle works with Steam Deck/Linux? And with the Nintendo Switch? One headset for PC, Steam Deck, Switch and smartphone, that would be the reason for purchase for me. Just a pity that the dongle is not flat. Actually only because of the Switch. With the Steam Deck, the USB-C port is fortunately on top.

[@Mikipedia]

I have none of those and don't use linux so I can't test it, I'd be surprised if it didn't work but I don't know obviously.

[@Joseph-J-]

Atmos processing isn’t done on these headphones, it’s done on the sending device (hence the need for the atmos app), so you can’t get atmos out of a tv if these were to be plugged in. In fact, very few tvs even support audio over usb, so you’re probably going to be out of luck trying these as you described at the end of the video. Still, glad to see they fixed the issues with dropouts and quality, but it’s a shame they screwed over everyone who already purchased the Xbox version to use on pc (with widely reported audio dropouts and breakup issues). The new dongle won’t connect to these, unfortunately, due to the way Xbox wireless works.

[@Mikipedia]

I used them with my LG C9, the USB stick did turn on but as you say no sound over USB unfortunately. The do work with normal BT and they sound really good as is, but no standard Atmos over BT as you said. Iam not sure that one can categorise it as such for whom already bought the Xbox version, they seem to be significantly different products of the same thing. I have both now and my Girlfriend loves the Xbox version with her phone and laptop. btw I think there was a recent sw update on the Xbox version that should've dealt with a bunch of the issues some people have had. I guess I was fortunate that I never really had any of them. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@caliwator]

Yes I feel screwed over.. I got the Xbox version some months ago and I only use it for pc.. now I want to change them for this version instead… do you think it is possible the b&o could exchange them?

[@Mikipedia]

I don't know, write them an email and see what they say. In the end I am just another customer like you so I have no idea if they have any policy on that or not.

[@ericlee7117]

Does anyone know if these feed the mic audio back into the headphones? Like some gaming headsets feed your voice so you can hear yourself talk.

[@Mikipedia]

They don't do that.

[@serom3732]

Unbelievable ! Recieved just now.It's night and day compared to the Xbox Wireless Adapter. No dropouts or disconnections. All the flaws of the Xbox version are now fixed. So happy!The distance between the headset and the dongle is now huge..This is clearly abused by MS. to provide such a cheap dongle!Thank you B&O, product arrived a little late a year later, but at least they listened to their customers! PS: I have an Xbox version headset for sale now...

[@Mikipedia]

lol, glad you like it and I think I too am now in the same boat as you with my Xbox version :p

[@rarityd]

I agreed, I have both versions and I too thinking this might be a V2 of the original with MOST of the kinks sorted. IMHO the Volume could be LOUDER. If they could fix the volume being on a lowered side then this unit would dusts my apple max.

[@Mikipedia]

@@rarityd are you sure you don't have a limiter on somewhere? maybe it's my ears but max volume is way too loud to be comfortable for me...

[@poltergeist7621]

What is the difference between this 2022 model and the 2021 Xbox modelo apart from the fact that, obviously, it will no longer be able to connect/synchronize with the Xbox via wireless (2.5hz frequency)? I'm wondering which one to get. It would be to use it on the PC for videos and music, and for the Series X, PS5 and Switch. I think I had read that the new model for Playstation has twice the battery, but I'm not sure. If I connect it by cable to the Xbox controller, does it lose quality or would it sound exactly the same as in Wireless/Bluetooth with Dolby Atmos, etc? Also Dolby Atmos is not supported on Playstation, so I wonder if this model supports it on Xbox via cable.

[@erolozeryldrm871]

@@poltergeist7621 Hello, have you got your questions sorted?

[@rujo700]

If you use these with an Xbox Series X, wired, will you still get atmos sound, or is that "exclusive" to the Xbox version of Portal?

[@Mikipedia]

The license should be on the headphones themselves, you do need to install the dolby atmos on the Xbox for it all to work but that app should recognise the Portals as having the license. Atleast over USB wired. I do not know if that'll work over 3.5mm jack. I don't have an Xbox to test that on unfortunately...

[@user-ns3uc3mi1f]

I was wondering if the battery life is really as good as advertised? I just received it yesterday but the battery of the headset is dropping very fast. It basically takes 2-3 minutes to consume one cell of battery life.

[@Mikipedia]

mine is, it lasts for ages.

[@nicolashedevang6860]

How do you find them in games? Are they any good at detecting foodsteps etc. ? PS compared to the xbox version how are they while listening to music?

[@Mikipedia]

I find them to be excellent in games, everything is very easy to pin point around you. for music compared to the Xbox version they're the same, so great fun to listen to as well.

[@nicolashedevang6860]

@@Mikipedia did you have to play around with the eq settings in order to be able to pin point everything? 😁 Good to hear that they're so good 😁

[@camilolopera1784]

I’ve PS5 and Series X, use the Beoplay xbox version in the PS5 with a skull & co adapter, would this new version work flawlessly in both platforms? Or should I keep the ones I already have?

[@Mikipedia]

I don't have either to test, I have asked some people how the USB port works on Xbox and it seems like audio out would probably work fine with the dongle, but potentially the mic won't work of how Xbox has that setup. So I don't fully know if it'll be flawless, but if you're ok with how you use yours now, why change?

[@caliwator]

I don’t think this version has any Xbox support

[@Mikipedia]

not natively, but I don't know how audio over usb out is handled on an xbox. but there still are 3.5mm and BT options. So depends on your usecase, if it's primarily Xbox I'd go for the Xbox version personally.

[@camilolopera1784]

Thanks guys, hugs

[@jonosmith4919]

Got a pair a week ago unbelievable best £450 pound I've ever spent ,1 quick Q do I still need to unlock the dolby atmos at the Microsoft store? , love the video.

[@Mikipedia]

Not unlock as such, but you need the Dolby atmos for headphones app to take full advantage, it'll see the license automatically on the headphones and that's that really. If you refuse the MS Store you may find it on places like CNET, but iam not 100% sure they have it. :p

[@sandybee01]

nice video - the mic quality wasnt brilliant on the set you were using. Fine, but definitely on the mushy side. Not sure if thats the same with last years Xbox version.

[@Mikipedia]

I record the mic as naked as possible, no noise cancelling etc on the mic. Willie's portals sound better on the BeoTalk Podcast partially because they are doing some background noise compensation in the headphones, but also Skype is doing a lot of that, then I also have audio filters running on my streaming software :p It's al very easy to do and most chat programs will do a similar version of this automatically, but I think it's good to know what the natural sound is :) (I agree, it's ok, not great)

[@beomille509]

I want a Portal Beovision version. An option to plug in that dongle to a Sound Center or the LG tv would be great.

[@Mikipedia]

So far I can just connect the headphones to the harmony over regular BT, maybe my panel is too old now to do USB audio out, but the dongle doesn't work for me on my BV (yet).

[@svenxyz103]

@@Mikipedia for high quality sound on TV you need the beoplay transmitter or any hifi bluetooth DAC, i use fiio..

[@VynZography]

Woahh funny how this is the first review Ive seen that mentions the dongle as that is super important!!!

[@Mikipedia]

I don't know what to say, it's seems rather important lol :p

[@Cooper3312000]

Damnit I just bought the Portals two weeks ago. I hope they release a firmware update to add Bluetooth connection while connected to Xbox in the future. I had to buy the Xbox 2.4ghz dongle for the PC but the range is poor about 24ft wonder if the B&O dongle gets better range? I was about to purchase the H95’s but now a little pissed at this release.

[@Mikipedia]

I have a feeling they won't be compatible as they currently are either. It may be an Xbox/MS limitation set, but I don't know that for sure. The range on the PC version like I said in the video is pretty stellar, I can walk to the home office which is directly behind 2 concrete walls and a closet and not drop. This is about 9 meter/30 feet away plus walls. Can you still return them?

[@caliwator]

I also bought the xbox version to use for my PC only. But it feels bad now that i paid full price just a couple of months ago and now a new better version is already here..The best would be if i could change them to the new version..

[@Mikipedia]

Write B&O an email, who knows what they say. I have the Xbox version too, so I had no idea this was coming either when I got my Xbox version.

[@Sam_andrsn_tn]

Can ı use that as a every day headphone. I mean ı just want listening music with that. Is it good at the music or its just a gaming headset

[@Mikipedia]

you absolutely can and yes it still sounds good!

[@Sam_andrsn_tn]

@@Mikipedia thanks for return. For now im using AirPods pro for daily. Yes it has good features, yes anc and the transparency is perfect but they sound awful. I’ve seen these yesterday in internet for under 200 and i think I’ll go with these

[@Mikipedia]

@@Sam_andrsn_tn Enjoy!

[@migmurga]

How is the clamp force on the head while wearing eyeglasses?

[@Mikipedia]

I have a larger head and for me with glasses it's fine, super comfortable for a longer period of time. The ear cushions are the right amount of soft and firm combined that it doesn't push too much on my glasses at all while still keeping a good seal around my ears! :D

[@Jacodaf]

I have an Xbox + desktop (with Xbox USB Dongle). Using the Xbox wireless headset atm, but what's B&O's solution for me?

[@Mikipedia]

I think you have the solution, it doesn't seem to want to work with the PC/PS dongle unfortunately.

[@caliwator]

Just buy the xbox version, then you can connect to PC and Xbox

[@silkysnakee8235]

Does it have spatial audio or 3d audio or any directional audio??

[@Mikipedia]

Dolby Atmos for headphones. I showed how it works in one of the two portal videos I made :)

[@UptownNYC]

@@Mikipedia Sony PS5 doesn't support the Dolby Atmos app. How are u getting Dolby Atmos audio from PS5? Sony chose Tempest Audio 3D for their spatial sound solution in order to avoid paying Dolby hefty license fees for Atmos.

[@grapegh0stx]

How do you ensure it uses 2.4ghz instead of bluetooth for mic and sounds? Also how to check if using bluetooth? 😅 thanks🙏

[@Mikipedia]

There are two connection buttons, you can make sure BT is off through the left button on the left earcup.

[@grapegh0stx]

@@Mikipedia but what if you are in two different calls (hearing both) and want to switch around the mic when you are talking? Is that possible?

[@Mikipedia]

@@grapegh0stx You pick one or the other to actively speak until one gets disconnected but that can be done on the fly. However you can't keep a phone call going when also active in Discord etc and direct the mic so to say. If you're in Discord lets say and the phone goes you can pick it up and be active in that until you stop that call and then go back to discord. They are not walkietalkies with channels as such.

[@christiangarcia9102]

Could I use this version with my Xbox as well? I don’t want to have to buy to different headsets 😢

[@Mikipedia]

it'll work with BT or with a 3.5mm cable but I don't know if the dongle works as I don't have an xbox and I don't know if they allow audio out over usb. So I would suggest either checking that or writing the B&O helpdesk and see what they say.

[@RichieRichTube]

Question can this connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same time?

[@Mikipedia]

Not for it to work no, two sources at the same time is the dongle and a BT source.

[@sebastianoegema883]

dank voor de video. hopelijk werkt de dongle ook voor de Xbox verise haha want die heb ik en ben er erg tevreden mee

[@Mikipedia]

I hope to let people know this Sunday on the one and only BeoTalk Podcast :D

[@alexmolina6114]

Will this version work with Xbox series x just did my research they will work with Xbox but wired 3.5

[@Mikipedia]

I don't have an Xbox to test with. They should work wired like you said or BT, but I am unsure if the dongle works with the Xbox and how MS setup the audio out over usb and if that were to work if the mic would work. The answer gets really convoluted with so many connection options... So it may work fully but I am not sure, otherwise it should work in a different way too.

[@alexmolina6114]

@@Mikipedia I love headphones just a excuse for me to get another pair i own the first ones for Xbox

[@Mikipedia]

lol, it's a fun hobby to have :p

[@defrowe981]

Can u have your game audio continue to play while talking in your cell phone?

[@Mikipedia]

yes, I find that really distracting but you can do it and set levels too. The app also lets you set if you want to auto mute either if you like, really nifty.

[@defrowe981]

@@Mikipedia ok great. I wish the Xbox version has that feature. If that was the case I would grab a pair or 2 quick fast.

[@jonehelland6468]

@@Mikipedia Ok so if im in a party group on ps5 and then I get a phonecall. When I answer the Phone and begin talking, will the whole ps5 group hear what I say to the person calling me? Or will i get an option to mute the ps5 group?

[@Mikipedia]

@@jonehelland6468 Iam going from memory here as I am away from my pair, but I don't think you get the option to mute BUT you will always be muted to the ps5 if you take the phone call. So if you accept the call your ps5 party won't hear you anymore but you may be able to hear them if you allow that in the app.

[@jonehelland6468]

@@Mikipedia Ok thanks😁 just ordered the headset now😁 and also a ps5. I can't wait to try it out!

[@TestTest-fu2bm]

In my country have only xbox version. How is it different between Xbox version and PC+PS version.

[@Mikipedia]

The USB stick for connectivity mostly and that it won't do the 2.4ghz Xbox connection. otherwise they are pretty much the same, so depends on what you want to do with it really.

[@kkops]

You need to find out if you can just buy the dongle! I have the Xbox version, but not an Xbox. I do have a PlayStation, and i currently use the portals with my PC and the Xbox adapter dongle for win10. 😅

[@Mikipedia]

I did and it's listed as a separate part, but it was pre launch so iam not sure yet if it was as a replacement part or what cost will be or even when it would be available. Small electronics like this are ridiculously hard to get separate atm unfortunately... I've waited over 5 months to get a simple B&O cat7 splitter....

[@kkops]

@@Mikipedia Wow, that's a long wait 😅

[@derekm36]

Did you have a sync/delay issue with PC using the B&O Xbox Portal together with the Xbox adapter dongle? Also, some kind of weird static noise in between? I ended up using Bluetooth to connect to PC ....... but its still not perfect.

[@kkops]

@@derekm36 When I use Bluetooth there is no problems at all. When I use the adaptor, the only problem I have had is that the Portals didn't connect in the first try, and I had to try again. But it only happened twice or something. Are you using them for gaming? Otherwise Bluetooth is better anyway 😋

[@derekm36]

@@kkops yup, using it for gaming, i feel like there's a very slight delay with bluetooth to PC.

[@LTV249]

I love my B&O Xbox head sets.

[@Mikipedia]

Sweet, glad you like them :D

[@defrowe981]

@ltv249 tell me more about them. I'm thinking about taking the jump

[@pierrehorak2167]

ok i just got portal headset no 5.1 software for windows 10 so now what i called them they said no SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS nice 2.1 headset so i ordered steel series artic nova pro ... really nice 2.1 headset thats all

[@Mikipedia]

I don't get what you're saying here? Are you talking about surround sound? If so that comes with the dolby app like I showed in the video. There is no such thing as ''real'' 5.1 or even 2.1 for headphones, it's all virtualised sound.

[@nicolashedevang6860]

I got them for a little under 400 bucks :D

[@Mikipedia]

Sweet, that's a good deal!

[@quietgameplays8246]

Now they cost $185 lol

[@skreeog]

Watching you baffled in front of the usb c to a adapter was quite painful... How can i trust a review from someone manifesting limited knowledge in the review itself?