Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
Bang & Olufsen
72 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
66 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | lambskin leather, memory foam | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | soft top grain lambskin | professional-grade headband material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 12 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, SBC | AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.25 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 38 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | B&O | A-T Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP53 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H950.157score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT20.322score per dollar
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
