Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
Bang & Olufsen
77 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Beoplay H95 headphones receive praise for their neutral, transparent sound signature with an expansive soundstage, premium build quality, and effective ANC that doesn't color the audio. However, several users note that the headphones are heavy and uncomfortable for extended wear, with a tight fit and a headband that causes pressure points. Volume is also a common concern, with some finding it insufficient, especially on planes. While the sound quality is considered excellent and refined, the comfort issues and high price lead to mixed feelings.
Pros
- Neutral and transparent sound
- Expansive soundstage
- Premium build quality
- Effective ANC without tone distortion
- Comfortable ear pads
Cons
- Heavy and uncomfortable for long wear
- Tight fit and headband pressure points
- Insufficient volume on some tracks
- Mediocre ANC compared to competitors
- Uncomfortable for medium-sized ears
Sound quality 8
Comfort 6
Build quality 5
Anc performance 5
Volume level 4
Battery life 3
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | lambskin leather, memory foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Lambskin leather | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 12 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, SBC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.25 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 38 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | B&O | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP53 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H950.045score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.159score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.
