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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort, battery life, and active noise cancellation, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 could serve you well, especially during long flights or commutes. They have superior build quality too, but do come at a higher price. On the other hand, the Beats EP are more budget-friendly, yet still offer reasonable sound quality and durability. However, they lack active noise cancellation and wireless capabilities, which could be inconvenient if you dislike cables or if you want to block out background noise. Neither is ideal for workouts due to the absence of sweat-proof certification. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.6
8.1
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Gaming
9.1
6.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.0
4.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Beats EP is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
6.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats EP is only fair.
TV and Video
9.1
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Beats EP is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Battery
35.0 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Beats EP does not have a battery.
Cost
$999
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Beats EP costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the Beats EP has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Beats EP compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Beats EP |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | November 1, 2018 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Beats EP
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Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
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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.
About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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