The most important upgrade in Beoplay’s noise-cancelling E4 earbuds is what you don’t hear
B&O Play debuted its new active noise-cancelling Beoplay E4 earbuds today, taking a step up from its previous H3 ANC (active noise-cancelling) model. Much remains the same between the H3 ANC and the E4 models, including the frequency range (20-16,000 Hz), speakers (sporting 10.8 mm electro dynamic drivers), battery life (20 hours), and connections (3.5 mm mini jack / USB to Micro USB for charging and updating), but there are two notable improvements.
Where the H3 ANC’s battery pack was a thick disc, the E4’s is noticeably slimmer, and now in a small rectangle shape with a polymer surface for greater tactility. The music control unit is also redesigned for a more intuitive user experience and arrives in anodized aluminum. The most…