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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-tier sound quality and noise isolation for air travel or uninterrupted listening in noisy environments, and don't mind a higher price, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is suitable. On the other hand, if you want great comfort and good noise isolation at a lower cost, and can compromise slightly on sound quality, the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 would be an excellent choice. Both models offer over-ear design, active noise canceling, and have built-in microphones, but the Beoplay H95 has a longer battery life, whereas the QuietComfort 45 is lighter which might be more comfortable for long periods of use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45
- The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Music
7.6
6.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is only fair.
Gaming
9.1
5.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
TV and Video
9.1
5.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
10.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is best in class for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent.
Battery
35.0 Hours
22.5 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has 22.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$260
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 costs $260.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
8.0
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are both very good for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
9.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Bose Quiet Comfort 45 are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Bose Quiet Comfort 45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $260 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 22.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 235.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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."
Bose Quiet Comfort 45
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | November 2022
"If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, the Bose QC 45 has the edge over most of the competition at the price."
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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