This popular audio brand is launching $1,200 'sculptural' earbuds that could shake up the market

Bang & Olufsen

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Bang & Olufsen's $1,200 Beo Grace earbuds have a unique design and premium features.
• They deliver audiophile-quality sound with advanced technology like 12mm titanium drivers.
• A short battery life is extended by the case, and they are claimed to last a decade.

Bang and Olufsen, the high-end audio brand, is about to unleash a new pair of earbuds that make a statement, to say the least.   

The earbuds in question are the Beo Grace, inspired by the acoustic principles of the brand's flagship headphones, the Beoplay H100. The Beo Grace earbuds have been tuned by the company's world-renowned tonmeisters to deliver audiophile-quality sound.

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According to Kristian Teär, Bang & Olufsen's CEO,  the new Beo Grace earbuds "are bringing our heritage of acoustic ingenuity into a form you can wear - a piece of design sculpture that ushers in a new era of wearable sound."

That's a big claim. But there are some interesting innovations here, including:

• 12mm titanium drivers
• EarSense-powered ANC
• A battery capable of a staggering 2,000 charge cycles
• Dolby Atmos support to deliver Spatial Audio
• NearTap gesture control

As far as noise cancellation goes, the Beo Grace buds reportedly will have ANC that's four times more effective than the previous earbuds.   

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The company likes to refer to the Beo Grace as a study in wearable sculpture, which is backed up by their deign. They take a nod from the Apple AirPods' sticks, and use high-end polished aluminum instead of plastic. Even the charging case is made with pearl-blasted aluminum to finish off the high-end look.

There is one drawback, however: the battery life is a scant 4.5 hours with a full charge. Using the charging case, you can extend that by 12.5 hours, giving you a total of 17 hours. Thanks to the increased charge cycles, though, the batteries in the Beo Grace should last a decade.

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The Beo Grace includes a three-year warranty, and you can buy an optional leather carrying pouch for $400. It's not cheap, but you're getting some of the most premium earbuds on the market. If they can live up to the Bang & Olufson name and reputation, you can bet these will be some of the best-sounding earbuds of the year. 

As far as availability is concerned, you'll have to wait until November 17th, which means they could be the perfect gift for the audiophile in your life. Currently, there is no indication as to where you'll be able to purchase the Beo Grace, but I'm guessing you should start with the official Bang & Olufsen website.