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Updated January 10, 2024·
If affordability is a priority, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 offer a good mix of features, including active noise cancellation and a convenient design for everyday use. Meanwhile, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 headphones provide superior sound quality and materials, often preferred for extended listening sessions or for those with a keen ear for audio detail. The Beoplay H95 will also offer better sound isolation due to their over-ear design, which might be beneficial if you're often in noisy environments. However, their higher price reflects this quality and they are less compact than the AirPods, making them less ideal for those who value portability. Consider how much you're willing to invest, and whether you prioritize sound quality and build over cost and convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
- The Apple Airpods Pro 2 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
Music
7.0
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Apple Airpods Pro 2 are both good for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.4
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
9.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good.
TV and Video
7.8
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
35.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$999
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $199 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 costs $999.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
7.8
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 Pro 2 is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
9.1
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are both excellent for noise reduction.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods Pro 2 | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 35 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.3 Grams | 323 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
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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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