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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and are prepared to invest more, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a slightly richer listening experience, superior build quality, and powerful active noise cancelling for serene listening, especially on flights. For those who exercise often or require something more compact, waterproof, and with excellent noise isolation for everyday use, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are a less expensive yet high-quality alternative that also provides an exceptional music playback experience. The earbuds may have a shorter battery life compared to the headphones, but they compensate with a smaller form factor that includes a charging case for extended use. Both have low latency and support AptX Adaptive for those who enjoy gaming or watching TV. 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.6
8.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is only fair.
TV and Video
9.1
8.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Battery
35.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$249
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds costs $249.
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Key similarities
Gaming
9.1
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to be excellent for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $249 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | September 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 7.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
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Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
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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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