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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and portability for casual listening and hands-free calls, the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) may be suitable for you, as they are significantly less expensive and highly portable. However, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a more immersive audio experience with superior sound quality, comfort, build quality, and noise isolation, making them ideal for focused listening, air travel, and high-fidelity music enjoyment. The H95's active noise cancelling also means a better experience in noisy environments. The AirPods do support wireless charging, which the H95 lacks, but the H95's over-ear design provides better battery life for extended usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (2nd generation)
- The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good for music, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Gaming
4.8
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
9.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is very good.
TV and Video
5.4
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Battery
4.0 Hours
35.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has 4 hours of battery life. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life.
Cost
$130
$999
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The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has a price of $130 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 costs $999.
Build Quality
7.6
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods (2nd generation) | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$130 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4 Hours | 35 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 323 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Ecoustics
Will Jennings | March 2023
"The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a near bespoke level of build quality and design with impeccable materials, intuitive controls, and great sound. From an industrial design perspective, they are one of the best wireless headphones we have tested so far."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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