Beoplay Portal PlayStation / PC With Smart Home Sounds

[@smarthomesounds]

Thanks for bringing us in on this video John! Great to collaborate on this project and test out the Portals 🎧

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

My pleasure, thanks for the brilliant footage. Hopefully not the last time we can work together.

[@Beefers26]

Loving the collaboration John. A great, reliable product - no surprise there! And navy blue was obviously the right choice ;)

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks for another great video John, great to have the gaming input from the guys at Smart Home Sounds

[@AA-yi3po]

Great content as always John! It’s great to see this collab!

[@rarityd]

it's awesome they made it available for us PC and PS5 users. it's very a very clever moves

[@nickywilliams1306]

Awesome collaboration! Another cracking review 🎧

[@army2289]

I’m about to get me some I’m a big fan of the company

[@sheenawarecki92]

Ohhhh I just got my ps4 replaced after it was stolen and can always use good headphones 👀. To bad I live across the pond, I'd have let you try on the ps4 for a review 😂! Gamers and audiophiles unite! The review we did get however was still very solid and awesome!

[@katiecolbert-smith3757]

Love with collab!!

[@JACK-xy5jg]

Interesting , if this headset supports PS5 gaming pulse 3D decodeing,however I wonder if this headset is able to connect any AV amp and supporting Dolby Atmos , such as Yamaha A2A i am using. If it does, this product would be perfect

Thanks a lot for the great review evreyone! 1 question in mind, would all the opinions and result be applicable to Xbox version too?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

It should

[@darryllshaungarland6114]

Amazing headphones and well worth the money!! I've the Grey Mist for Xbox and loving the ANC and Dolby Atmos in Destiny 2 😊👍🏻 Only thing I wish B&O would have included is the headphones pouch same as the PlayStation/PC version.. That said, I might invest in a set of Navy Blue ones when I finally get a PlayStation 5.. 😀

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Agree with you re the pouch>>

[@poltergeist7621]

Are you goinf to sell the Xbox version one or will you have both models? 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? I think the Xbox model doesn't do that when is connected to the PS5 controller via cable, but idk if it's the same otherwise with this newer model. Also Dolby Atmos is not supported on Playstation, so I wonder if this model supports it on Xbox via cable.

[@darryllshaungarland6114]

@@poltergeist7621 ill be keeping both versions

[@svenm.4802]

@@poltergeist7621did you get this question somehow answered?

[@iishalin]

@@poltergeist7621You should get thee PS5/PC version because I think you can use the PC dongle on xbox but if not you can always use it wired. I believe Dolby atmos on PS5 is now supported now, and if you use it connected to the controller you’d actually get better sound quality.

[@edis.s]

I got the Portal PS/PC yesterday and love them,very comfortable,sound quality is good,the connection with laptop is very good,I didn't notice any lag or latency but the major problem is with battery life,out of the box they had 10% fully charged them and after 1h and a half of gaming they want down to 62% or 1h45min.This morning I connect them to my phone to listen to music and it was showing 61% or 2h13min.I bought them from Smart Home Sounds,I contacted B&O maybe it's a fix for this.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I would suggest a replacement battery this one seems to be malfunctioning.

[@Insanartist]

@@BangOlufsenManchester Since the Portal are discontinued is there a way to change the battery ourselves? I heard it's quite difficult to open it.

[@adamharding-jones5935]

Love mine. Great to see you doing content John

[@JimIBobIJones]

If you are on PC, the xbox version works natively over 2.4ghz wireless if you have a Xbox controller/accessories dongle for PC. Given that the PS version is still retailing at full price, whereas the Xbox version has dropped to a 1/3 of its original RRP, its much more sensible to buy the xbox version for PC instead of this new PS one.

[@notyetdead8804]

Thanks John, great video. One quick question if you don't mind, is it possible to use audio from two sources at once specifically, either wireless and Bluetooth or cable and Bluetooth? Many thanks!

[@adityadhar5611]

I got them a day ago. You can have two wireless sources at once but when you have a cable it's only line in which is a huge disappointment for me.

[@notyetdead8804]

Thanks @@adityadhar5611 sadly too late I just ordered the Technics A800s and will buy a separate gaming pair. Yes you're right on the cable that seems to be quite common these days, which is frustrating indeed.

[@sonicwong]

Great review! For enjoy movie can we just plug in the dongle into android TV for connecting the headsets? Or need to use PS5 as connecting device?

[@VaracolacidVesci]

Great review, you convinced me to get this over the HX for exactly the reason you said at the end I was trying to find differences besides the wireless dongle connection capabilities on the portal and at least on paper dont seem to be any. Let's hope they live to the hype

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Great to hear!

[@VaracolacidVesci]

@@BangOlufsenManchester They are amazin BTW Now if only I could find the H95 in lunar red

[@daveallenwex1962]

Great product and delighted with mine but got no case or dongles with my three …. yes I got one of each colour 😅😅😅

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

wow great buy

[@michaelsrensen6296]

I have those and I truly loves them for all purposes. What I would love to have though is dolby atmos on Apple TV. For ps5 aswell but that's (to my knowledge) some licens limitations for some time as atmos is only for xbox for now

[@maddymax90]

I wanna buy this headphone just for listening to music and playing game on my smartphone. Is it suitable for daily use? Hope to get some advice from you. Thanks in advance...😀

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

great headphones for daily use and if you can get a pair now at a very good price enjoy

[@ajaykundlas7461]

So does the new version actually have compatibility with the Xbox? I'm looking for a good all-in-one set, and I know it will work with the Switch, PS5, and PC, but Xbox always seems to require dedicated gear to work properly.

[@ericcantu2041]

Will the new version with dongle work with the series x? I have had quite a few cut outs while connected to Xbox as well as noticing it seems like I get better audio quality over Bt and was really hoping for a version with dongle for better quality while behind able to do Bluetooth and game audio at the same time

[@Ajin718]

is the dongle sold separately? I have the XBSX version and I when I connect to pc via BT (not the Xbox wireless adapter) the sound quality drops. but when I connect with USB its perfect. Any ideas on what i should do here?

[@dupreymartin1]

Same here PS /PC version better cuz it come with dongle guess we’ll have to spend more money on a separate dongle which for the price it should be available for both

[@Alex-oy6wb]

Did you figure out solution? I have Xbox version (no dongle) and having connection issues with pc

[@gabbingabout]

Can the dongle (or another dongle) be purchased separately? I own the Xbox variant, but I'd love to be able to use them via 2.4ghz on my PlayStation.

[@JohnJDurkin]

I’m interested in this too John - picked up my Xbox pair from you on launch and I know you can use with the ps5 by wiring to the controller - but I’d like the dongle if possible..!

[@gabbingabout]

@@JohnJDurkin B&O on Twitter said we can, and to contact my local store. They had no stock :(

[@UptownNYC]

Does the Beoplay (PS/PC) support Playstation 5 default spatial audio Tempest 3D?? Please advise, since Dolby Atmos support is irrelevant on PS5 since it doesn't support it. Thanks.

[@Alex-oy6wb]

I have the Xbox version. Do those not work with PC??

[@EnglishInterpreter]

I tried them on in a B&O store in London last weekend, and I had to crank up the volume to 80% to get a decent sound level out of them -and I don't enjoy loud music, by the way. The low volume issue made me decide against buying them despite appreciating everything else about them

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Volume is very subjective, I sometimes use them at 80% too at home but rarely need anything higher. Once at 90% I find it too loud, but everyone is different. Still worth pointing out for people that like it super loud. (Look after your ears kids 😉)

[@EnglishInterpreter]

@@BangOlufsenManchester I could not agree more about looking after the hearing. However, it is worth pointing out that at 50% volume, I couldn't literally hear any sound at all. The unit was brand new (out of the box) and two other people I was with felt the same about the need to crank up the volume. The unit was connected via Bluetooth to a Pixel 4a phone and the music I listened to during testing was through Spotify hi quality downloaded songs which ranged from clear vocals pop to hip hop to electro pop. We even asked the store representative to update the firmware, but the volume remained too low even after the firmware update.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

@@EnglishInterpreter Oh wow, that doesn't sound right, mine at home aren't quite like that! I'm on Pixel 6 and on BT 50% is listenable on Spotify Premium and my TV.

[@EnglishInterpreter]

@@BangOlufsenManchester I will try them again with my Pixel 4a's maximum volume limit function disabled. Apparently, that function limits the BT volume significantly and it is activated by default. Could you try deactivating the volume limit and confirm whether at 50% they are significantly louder whilst connected to your phone by BT? To deactivate the volume limit, you would go to: Settings About phone Build number (click in 'build number' until you enter the developer mode) Developer mode System Scroll down until you see 'disable absolute volume' slider and then click on it to deactivate it.

[@khoatrieudinh7596]

Thanks for the great content! Although there's one thing I'm a little confused, there has been mentioned in this video that this headphones support Dolby Atmos, it make sense for the Xbox version but PlayStation doesn't support Dolby Atmos, to what I understand, so I'm wondering when 3D audio being mentioned while playing on PS5, any chance they meant the PS5's proprietary 3D audio processing? or is this headphones actually allows you to use Dolby Atmos on PS5?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I'm trying to find out as I don't have a PS5. It looks like PS5 supports Atmos for Blu-ray movies and streaming but games use Sony's own 3D audio, for now anyway. PC, just like XBox needs you to install the Dolby Access app.

[@adilb]

Can i connect this to my phone and play music from there??

[@MrEddyedr]

I wish it was an all in one, not a have to get 2 to use on both systems. It really does take out of the “premium”.

[@JohnJDurkin]

You can use on both - I have the Xbox set and use on both Xbox and PlayStation, for PlayStation you just aux to the controller

[@MrEddyedr]

@@JohnJDurkin I meant as in wireless.

[@reverendknox]

I’m still mad that you guys removed the volume slider in the app.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

erm sorry wasnt me.. but agree..

[@reverendknox]

@@BangOlufsenManchester you should reach out and try to convince them to re-implement that feature

[@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.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Yes it should work fine..

[@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.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I would strongly suggest you call in and see a store as soon as possible as these have now been discontinued

[@Bro-tr2xq]

Hi John, can you pls help me with the best setup i.e connecting the hdmi cables, for my xbox series S and Beosound stage with my LG C1 TV. I really appreciate your help. Btw after your video i just bought the portal in grey mist. Thank you

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

HDMI from Xbox Series S straight to the TV so it can use the instant game response and you have the option for 4K 60Hz or 1440p at 120 Hz. The LG will pass Dolby Atmos to the Stage via the eARC HDMI connection. Make sure you have the Dolby Access app installed on the XBox.

[@Bro-tr2xq]

@@BangOlufsenManchester so from Xbox series S, hdmi to standard hdmi socket on TV, and for the soundbar, hdmi earc into the TV hdmi earc socket correct?

[@CptAloevera]

Does the usb c reciever also work with cb version?

[@felixibarra572]

Hey! If I buy the PC PS version and connect via 3.5mm to my Xbox will Dolby atmos work? Of course assuming I purchase Dolby atmos for Xbox

[@youtubechannel-ez4wx]

is it compatible with phone or ipod or any DAC, direct with bluetooth?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

yes

[@mikkelselin31]

I must sound so stupid, but I never tried anything apart from wired headsets. Can I use the wire on this headset, and the mic will still work or

[@ivonikolov6386]

thank you, may I ask if I have Mac book pro can I use the beoplay portal and wich version.i have also windows laptop if need it.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

the ps5/microsoft version would be my best guess

[@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.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Hi Rodebert, anything with USB audio output should work with the Portal PC/PS. Looks like you're in luck, after a quick search all of your devices seem to support USB audio. -John.

[@RobertKowalew]

@@BangOlufsenManchester Nice, thank you for the answer. Then I am now looking forward to my Portal in a few days. I almost had the Xbox version, but not being able to hear the sound from the gaming device and the BT source at the same time was an huge drawback. I know the portal have many positive points. But what really convinces me is the fact that it is a headphone with great sound and ANC for: (home) office, making calls on PC, making calls on smartphone, wireless gaming headset on gaming PC, on the go on Steamdeck, on Switch. That sounds really good, but why is there no case included? Now an additional InEar version, please. Exactly the same, with a dongle and all the other features. You know, for hot days or traveling with light luggage ;P

[@Jack_BT-7274]

I know the xbox portals exists but could I use the Playstation version on xbox at all via the dongle, 3.5mm? What connections would work if any with sound & mic??

[@lordkrutor4642]

Bought the the og Portal recently to mainly use with a pc, love them otherwise but the connection via Xbox wireless adapter sucks donkey balls, signal breaks constanly.. have you tested if the usb adapter works with the Xbox version Portals, and if so, do you have any idea if B&O is going to sell the adapter separately?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

That made me laugh! I've not used the XBox adapter, only the native XBox connection and wired connection to my laptop and BT to my phone and TV. I'll have to check if the new dongle works with the Xbox version.

[@poltergeist7621]

I think it doesn't work because Microsoft own sound licenceship via wireless/bluetooth (that's why there are headset models for Xbox and for other platforms separately). You can still connect to the Xbox via cable to the controller, but I just want to know if the quality drops or not. I think the Xbox model doesn't do that when is connected to the PS5 controller via cable, bit idk if it's the same otherwise with this newer model. Also Dolby Atmos is not supported on Playstation, so I wonder if this model supports it on Xbox via cable.

[@pcprincipal9889]

does ANC neutral mean 'off'? If so, can it be turned completely off without using the app?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

not sure as no longer have these in stock sorry

[@andydefrain8955]

Dieser Kopfhörer ist eine absolute Enttäuschung. Zumindest was den Sound betrifft. Da gibt es nichts gut zu reden.

[@juliocezar9990]

what are the differences for Beoplay HX? in addition to connecting to xbox and playstation

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

its the same headphone . please note some locations selling this at 50% off so its a bargain (at the time of writing )

[@chriswhite5410]

can you plug the dongle in to a tv

[@alexbubu9694]

Yes

[@Jesus-kg4xe]

HOPE SOMEONE COULD HELP ME 🥺😭 I really enjoy the Bose 700 signature sound but I’ve read some comments saying the B&O are the best (and Indo believe it) so here is my question between the Portal HX and H95 (just sound quality) bc I’m mainly focused on the sound quality for Apple Music and movies, wich is the best ? Or they all sound the same? Please I really need your help

[@Goryglory0209]

For Apple Music and Apple TV get a beats or Apple Airpods Pro

[@Jesus-kg4xe]

@@Goryglory0209thank you! Do you think AirPods Max sounds better than the H95?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

best value by miles are the portal headphones as they are being sold off ... h95 are the best sound if you want to spend the money

[@Zaronahh]

Can you mute the microphone on the headset itself?

[@laurentsaint-louis4818]

From what I understand, you tap the ear cup to mute, but it also works if you mute with the button on the PS5 controller.

[@arch173ct]

Can I use the ps / pc dongle on an xbox series x? I use all 3 gaming platforms and want to use one set for all 3. Thanks.

[@djneo92nl]

Also wondering this, I think it might work but only as a sound output

[@arch173ct]

@@djneo92nl after some research I have come to the conclusion that it will not work. They set it up well so you can’t have one set of headphones for everything! This is just bad design really. They should have made the dongles assignable and allowed for up to 3 dongles per set of portals. And allowed you to switch between the dongles with a button press. This would have made them one set for pc / Xbox and / ps5. Anyway I hate that almost no companies actually build what people actually want.

[@stevejones3229]

I miss my guy

[@HurricaneTBag]

Do you have a device that works for all consoles?

[@reimjaguar6894]

No

[@enijize1234]

Can u dial them up to 11?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

No sorry

[@blueandwhiteeighttwo]

How do they perform in planes?

[@steviegbcool]

not bad. They cut out the low level drone though you still might hear a baby crying ect. Not as good as the sony or bose. they cut out pretty much everything. Though comfort might be a bigger factor. To me these felt more comfortable than the Sony xm 4 but not as comfortable as the lighter bose 45. Sound wise for the money i was a bit disappointed they sound very similar to the bose .Sony sounded better to me had more punch. However they are better for gaming. Though really you could get a pair of sony xm3s for travelling and music and a pair better gaming headphones for the same money. So they dont make much sense to me.

[@blueandwhiteeighttwo]

@@steviegbcool thanks for the feedback. With music on at half volume and anc on will the engine noise be gone?

[@steviegbcool]

@@blueandwhiteeighttwo yeah

[@csaba5415]

A war game as number one choice these days to demo a new product? :/ Of course you could argue that people used to play CoD before February yet we didn’t think it was wrong, but I’m still not so sure when they could have chosen something else this time. Apart from that, an informative and comprehensive review from both sides. Good work, John, thank you for bringing it all together!

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Thanks Csaba, my channel is a politics free zone, I get your point but it's just a popular game that lots of people play. I don't play COD myself but that's because I'm rubbish at it! I certainly never intend to upset anyone. All the best -John.

[@csaba5415]

@@BangOlufsenManchester My comment was by no means targeted at you. Rather your contributors. I did not assume they had bad intentions either. I only meant to say I found it an odd choice from them. You are right that a lot of people play it around the world. No hard feelings really and I get it that it will sadly make no difference whether or not people play it. Once again, the review from both you and the fellow channel was excellent! I will leave politics off your channel. This was the first and last time :).

[@Stefan-sc7xl]

That's all good and dandy, but they're 500 bucks.. so, uhm. useless? Who pays as much for the headphones as a console itself. Plus, why the f don't headphones exist I can use on Playstation, Xbox and Phone?!

[@LT_Tristan]

Bro, get your money up

[@jeffreyb2777]

𝐩𝓻Ỗ𝓂Ø𝓈Ｍ 😈

[@radrums7362]

Don’t buy this P.O.S. It’s terrible.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Well thats an opinion but whats it based on....

[@radrums7362]

My US$ 170 Roland headphones goes from 4kHZ to 40kHZ 😆

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I am sure they do..

[@radrums7362]

@@BangOlufsenManchester they do. And guess what!? My wife got me a pair of Portals as a gift, because she doesn’t know any better: bad ANC, average sound, poor BT connection, clunky controls, weak passive sound isolation (good construction though…). Overall a terrible purchase, considering the price. Those are worth US$ 100, being generous. (And no case? That useless fabric pouch went straight to the bin. You guys are cheap as heck).