Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
What Buyers Say
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
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
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Scores
Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | lambskin leather, memory foam | Protein Leather |
| Headband | soft top grain lambskin | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 12 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.25 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 38 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | B&O | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP53 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.