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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize a more natural and authentic sound for critical listening, then the Audeze LCD 2 Classic might be a better fit, especially considering their generally lower price. However, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers active noise cancellation and wireless convenience, which makes them ideal for commuting and travel. Beoplay H95 also tends to have a more luxurious build quality and design. If you need versatility for different environments and easier portability, the Beoplay H95 could be worth the extra cost. Both options offer high-quality audio but serve different preferences and use cases. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
  • Excellent for music
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

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Music

9.2
LCD 2 Classic
Beoplay H95
7.6
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.

Gaming

7.3
LCD 2 Classic
Beoplay H95
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.

Phone Calls

4.8
LCD 2 Classic
Beoplay H95
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.7
LCD 2 Classic
Beoplay H95
9.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.

Noise Reduction

2.5
LCD 2 Classic
Beoplay H95
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.

Battery

N/A
LCD 2 Classic
Beoplay H95
35.0 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life.

Cost

$799
LCD 2 Classic
Beoplay H95
$999
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$400

The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 costs $999.

Build Quality

10.0
LCD 2 Classic
Beoplay H95
9.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities

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TV and Video

8.6
LCD 2 Classic
Beoplay H95
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to be excellent for TV and video, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good.

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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Audeze LCD 2 ClassicBang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
Audeze LCD 2 ClassicBang and Olufsen Beoplay H95

GENERAL

Price
$799
$999
Brand
AudezeBang and Olufsen
Release Date
November 1, 2017September 1, 2020
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
9.3/107.6/10
Phone Calls Score
4.9/108/10
Gaming Score
7.3/109.1/10
TV and Video Score
8.6/109.1/10
Exercise Score
4.4/106.5/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A35 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.1

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A6.8/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
10/109/10
Comfort score
8/108.4/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
635 Grams323 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
00

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Audeze LCD 2 Classic

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The Greatest Song

Greatest Song Team | August 2023
"These headphones outdo rival planar magnetic headphones, especially in terms of dynamics. Compared to the Hifiman Ananda or the Hifiman Edition XS there is noticeably more slam in the sound, particularly in the bass. The LCD-2C gives you a fantastic sense of quiet dynamics with crystalline precision. This is evident also in our clinical tests, where it’s just easier to understand spoken text at very low volumes."

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 Audeze

Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.

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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