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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are a good fit if you're looking for convenience and a brand that integrates well with other Apple products at an affordable price. On the other hand, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 are premium headphones that offer superior sound quality and build, active noise cancellation for more immersive listening, and potentially better comfort for long sessions. However, they come at a higher cost. If sound quality and noise cancellation are top priorities and you're willing to invest more, the Beoplay H95 is an excellent choice. Otherwise, for everyday use with good performance at a lower price, the AirPods will serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (3rd generation)
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- 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
Gaming
5.4
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
9.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is very good.
TV and Video
5.5
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
35.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) has 6 hours of battery life. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life.
Cost
$178
$999
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The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) has a price of $178 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 costs $999.
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Key similarities
Music
7.1
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Apple Airpods (3rd generation) are both good for music.
Phone Calls
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to be very good for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods (3rd generation) | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$178 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 35 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.3 Grams | 323 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Apple Airpods (3rd generation)
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz, Christian Thomas | February 2023
"The Apple AirPods improves upon the 2019 model with its more ergonomic, yet unsealed, fit, water-resistant build, MagSafe charging case, and advanced software features. You can enjoy a wholly immersive movie experience with the new AirPods' spatial audio with head tracking, and enjoy HD audio during FaceTime calls. Of course, most of these features are limited to Apple hardware."
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
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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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