Bang & Olufsen review

Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Bang & Olufsen is a Danish audio house for people who want one name across headphones, earbuds, speakers, soundbars, hi-fi and turntables, and who value a 3 year warranty. Entry is the trade-off: €499 sits well above the value end.

Key facts

Best for
Buyers who want one premium audio brand across every category and plan to keep the gear.
Price from
€499 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Noise cancelling
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
3 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
AU, AT, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HK, HU, IE, IT, JP, LV, LT, LU, MO, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SG, SK, SI, KR, ES, SE, CH, AE, GB, US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Bang & Olufsen a/s (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Denmark (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1925 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakers, Soundbars, Hi fi, Turntables
Official website
bang-olufsen.com

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaXLinkedInapps.apple.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Coverage spans headphones, earbuds and speakers, so one brand handles portable listening, home audio and hi-fi.
  • Warranty runs 3 years, longer than the 56 brand average, and ranks 2 of 56 on that measure.
  • Noise cancelling is offered on its headphone range.
  • Shipping reaches AU, AT and BE, so the range covers most major buying markets.
  • The legal entity is stated as Bang & Olufsen a/s, a long-established manufacturer rather than a reseller.

Cons

  • Entry price of €499 is high, and the entry rank of 63 out of 64 brands on price shows it is not a budget option.
  • Support runs on help centre only, which is thinner than the wider channel mix most audio brands offer.
  • Entry price sits above the 8 cost mark, so value shoppers will find cheaper ground elsewhere.
  • The catalogue is narrower than broad audio brands: CORSAIR and HyperX both cover headphones and earbuds at headphones and earbuds and headphones, while JBL starts far lower at $24.95.
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Who it suits

  • Listeners buying one premium brand for headphones and home audio together
  • Owners who read a 3 year warranty as a reason to keep a set for years
  • Shoppers in the AU, AT and BE markets who want a single name across portable and fixed sound

Who should look elsewhere

  • Budget buyers, since JBL starts at $24.95
  • Gaming headset shoppers, since CORSAIR and HyperX focus on headphones and earbuds at headphones and headphones and earbuds
  • Anyone who wants live phone or chat support, given support runs on help centre

How it compares on our data

Bang & Olufsen scores 8.8 overall out of 8 for cost, 9.1 for offer and 9.8 for trust. Price is the weak spot. Entry sits at €499, which places the brand at 63 of 64 brands on entry price, well down the cheaper end of the table. Warranty is the opposite story: 3 years puts Bang & Olufsen at 2 of 56 brands on warranty length, close to the top. So the ranking picture is uneven in a useful way. Pay more at the till and you get longer cover after it. Readers who weight the first payment more heavily than the years of use will read that pair of numbers the other way round.

Core features

The range is broad for an audio specialist. Product types cover headphones, earbuds and speakers, which means the same brand handles earbuds on a commute, headphones at a desk, speakers and portable speakers at home, soundbars for the living room, and hi-fi and turntables for a dedicated system. Noise cancelling is offered, so the headphone side of the range includes quieter listening for travel and open offices. The longer commitment is the warranty. Bang & Olufsen covers 3 years under its limited warranty, and that length is the clearest signal in the range: it is long enough that a set bought now is expected to stay in service. Buyers comparing audio brands by cover alone would put this one near the front. Buyers comparing by entry payment would not.

The company behind it

Bang & Olufsen was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Denmark, so this is a manufacturer with a long record rather than a recent label. The contracting entity is Bang & Olufsen a/s, which matters if you are matching a warranty claim or a purchase against a named company. Support runs on help centre, a self-service route that suits owners comfortable looking things up themselves. If you would rather speak to someone, that is the one part of the setup that may not suit, and it is worth weighing before you buy. The company side of the picture is solid; the helpdesk side is narrow.

How Bang & Olufsen compares

Where Bang & Olufsen is available

Available
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does Bang & Olufsen cost to get started?+

The entry price is €499, which sits in the upper part of the audio market rather than the budget end. That figure covers the starting point of the range, not a mid-tier set. Buyers focused purely on getting in cheaply would look at JBL, which starts at $24.95. The gap between the two is the real decision here.

How long is the warranty on Bang & Olufsen gear?+

The limited warranty runs 3 years, which is a long cover for consumer audio. That length is a genuine reason to keep a set rather than replace it. It also puts the brand near the front of the warranty table, at 2 of 56 brands. The contracting entity on that warranty is Bang & Olufsen a/s.

What kinds of products can I buy from Bang & Olufsen?+

The range covers headphones, earbuds and speakers. That is broad for a specialist: portable listening, home speakers, soundbars and hi-fi all come from the same name. It means you can match a whole system to one brand instead of mixing makers. CORSAIR and HyperX, by comparison, list headphones and headphones and earbuds.

Do Bang & Olufsen headphones have noise cancelling?+

Yes, noise cancelling is offered in the headphone range. It is the feature that matters most on commutes and in shared offices, and having it within the same catalogue as the earbuds and speakers keeps the buying decision in one place. The entry payment of €499 is where the trade-off sits, not the feature list.

Which countries does Bang & Olufsen ship to?+

Delivery is offered across AU, AT and BE. That covers a wide set of European markets alongside the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Gulf. Availability is therefore rarely the blocker. The thing to check before ordering is whether your market is on that list, since the range spans a lot of countries.

How do I get help from Bang & Olufsen?+

Support runs on help centre, so most help is self-service rather than a person on the phone. Owners comfortable searching for their own answers will get by fine. If you prefer direct contact, that is the weakest part of the setup and worth checking against an alternative. The trust mark of 9.8 still reflects the strength of the company behind the products.

Is Bang & Olufsen a long-established company?+

Yes, it was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Denmark, with Bang & Olufsen a/s as the named legal entity. That combination matters when a warranty claim needs a company to point at. The company behind the range is one of its quieter strengths, independent of what any single product costs.

How does Bang & Olufsen compare with JBL on price?+

JBL starts at $24.95, which is a much lower starting point than the €499 entry price here. The gap reflects different positioning as much as different products. Paying more at the start buys a wider product range and a 3 year warranty. Paying less at the start narrows the choice. Both routes are defensible, they just suit different budgets.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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