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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and active noise canceling, both the Apple AirPods Max and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 deliver excellently, but the Beoplay H95 has a slight edge in sound and top-tier active noise cancelation, making it better suited for air travel. The Beoplay H95 also boasts superior battery life, potentially more suitable for extended use without charging, and comes with a foldable design for enhanced portability, albeit at a higher cost. However, the AirPods Max is more tailored for Apple users with seamless integration and better optimized controls for those devices. If exercising is part of your routine, neither are ideal, but the AirPods Max has a small advantage. When watching TV or gaming, the Beoplay H95 offers better performance thanks to lower latency. For overall value, the AirPods Max provides a premium experience at a lower price point, but if the budget allows and refined qualities in comfort, sound, and ANC are desired, the Beoplay H95 is the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Max
- The Apple Airpods Max has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
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
5.5
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Max is poor.
Phone Calls
6.6
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods Max is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
9.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Apple Airpods Max is very good.
TV and Video
5.7
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Max is poor.
Noise Reduction
10.0
9.1
The Apple Airpods Max is best in class for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent.
Battery
21.0 Hours
35.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Max has 21 hours of battery life. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life.
Cost
$549
$999
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$250
$300
$350
$400
The Apple Airpods Max has a price of $549 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 costs $999.
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Key similarities
Music
7.3
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Apple Airpods Max are both good for music.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Apple Airpods Max and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Max and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods Max | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$549 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2020 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 21 Hours | 35 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 10/10 | 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 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 385.5 Grams | 323 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Apple Airpods Max
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Adam Molina | July 2023
"Objectively, the AirPods Max is a spectacular pair of headphones. I appreciate the smart features like auto-pause and the transparency mode are super practical. It also sounds great, is well-built, and has solid battery life."
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
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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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