Storm Score 76 out of 100
Reviews 2 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal for its neutral sound and solid gaming experience with low‑latency analog mode, but fault intermittent Xbox connection issues and lack of Bluetooth/Xbox audio support.”

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76 / 100
Tier Distribution 2 reviews total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Full Xbox wireless compatibility
  • Included USB and analog cables
  • Graphic EQ and channel mixing
  • Comfortable for long listening sessions
  • Great battery performance
  • Fantastic audio quality

Points of Contention

  • ANC struggles with bass-heavy noise
  • Muddy vocals via Bluetooth
  • Headphones must be on for TRRS
  • Very expensive compared to rivals

Professional Reviews

2 reviews from 2 critics
80
Adam Vjestica
TechRadar

“However, it’s hard to excuse the intermittent connection issues we encountered with the Xbox version at this price, and the inability to play Bluetooth and Xbox audio simultaneously is also a glaring omission.”

Acclaimed 4/5
71
Jake Thauvette, Becca Fischer, Yannick Khong
RTINGS

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are wireless gaming headphones that offer comfortable fit, great battery life, and versatile connectivity options, though their active noise cancelling struggles to block bass-heavy background noise. While the sound is adequate for neutral listening, the Bluetooth profile can muddy vocals and lead instruments, and the headphones are outperformed by competitors like the SteelSeries Arctis 9X in terms of fit and microphone quality.

Acclaimed 7.2/10

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