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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for more immersive gaming and TV experiences, the Audeze Maxwell with its superior gaming score and battery life would make a strong choice, especially if price is a concern, as they are less expensive. However, for travel and portability, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 have a higher air travel score, they are lighter and foldable making them more convenient for on-the-go use. The Beoplay H95 also feature active noise cancelling which is beneficial in noisy environments, but keep in mind their battery life is significantly shorter. Neither are suitable for exercise, as neither are sweatproof or dustproof certified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.6
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Phone Calls
8.7
8.0
The Audeze Maxwell and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are both very good for phone calls, though the Audeze Maxwell is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Audeze Maxwell is only fair.
Battery
78.0 Hours
35.0 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$999
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 costs $999.
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Key similarities
Gaming
9.0
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Audeze Maxwell are both excellent for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
9.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Audeze Maxwell are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
8.9
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 Maxwell is very good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Audeze Maxwell and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | 35 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 323 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Audeze Maxwell
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | August 2023
"Despite a few caveats, the Audeze Maxwell is one of the best-performing gaming headsets on the market and should top the ranks for a few buyers — provided the budget (and neck strength) is there. Gaming headsets have their work cut out for them, and their audience is historically unkind to performance flaws. If you’re an older gamer with some cash to blow, you should be pleased with the Audeze Maxwell."
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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