Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its new Beo Grace earbuds, blending jewellery-like design with serious acoustic hardware. Oh, and a price tag of £1000.
Bang & Olufsen has never been shy about making a statement, but the Beo Grace takes it up a notch. Each earpiece is carved from polished aluminium and housed in a slim charging case that resembles fine jewellery more than audio gear.
It’s a nod to the company’s iconic A8 design, refreshed for the wireless era. If you’ve seen the Beoplay EX, think sleeker and more sculptural.
The case slips neatly into a pocket, while optional leather pouches in Infinite Black, Cranberry Red or Seashell Grey push the “fashion accessory” angle even further.
At £1000/$1500, this is as much about status as it is about sound and costs roughly the price of four sets of AirPods Pro 3.
Built for sound and silence
Of course, Bang & Olufsen isn’t only chasing looks. Inside, the Beo Grace buds feature a 12mm titanium driver, supporting Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos.
The company claims its Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation is four times stronger than before, powered by a six-mic array and smart EarSense tech that tailors sound to your unique ear shape. If that works in practice, they could rival the best we’ve tested, like the Sony WF-1000XM5.
Battery life lands at 4.5 hours with ANC on, stretching to 17 hours with the case. There’s also rapid charging, giving you 2.5 hours of playback from just five minutes at the plug. That’s competitive, though not groundbreaking compared to the AirPods Pro 2.
A different kind of earbud
Controls are another standout. Instead of fiddly taps, BeoGrace uses force-sensing aluminium stems that give a satisfying click when pressed. There’s even a “NearTap” feature that lets you adjust volume by tapping near your ear; quirky, but it might prove more reliable than touch panels.
With IP57 water and dust resistance, they’re fit for daily wear, even if you don’t want to take £1000 buds to the gym.
BeoGrace isn’t aiming to compete on value. These are statement pieces; audio tech dressed up as luxury jewellery. For those who see their headphones as much of a style choice as a listening tool, they’ll sit at the very top of the wishlist.
Whether they truly sound better than more affordable rivals is something we’ll only know once we get them in for review.
