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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-tier noise isolation, comfort, and sound quality for a variety of content, and don't mind a higher price, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 headphones are suitable for you; they excel in air travel and have a foldable design for portability. However, the Creative Labs Zen Air earbuds offer good casual listening with the convenience of being sweatproof and dustproof, and they come at a budget price, with features like wireless charging and Android and Apple optimization, but they may fall short in sound quality and versatility for different uses compared to the Beoplay H95. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Good for music
- 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 Creative Labs Zen Air
- The Creative Labs Zen Air has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Music
7.6
6.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good for music, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is only fair.
Gaming
9.1
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
5.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is poor.
TV and Video
9.1
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is good.
Battery
35.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Creative Labs Zen Air has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$30
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Creative Labs Zen Air costs $30.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Creative Labs Zen Air both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Creative Labs Zen Air compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Creative Labs Zen Air |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | December 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 5 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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Maike Paeßens | February 2023
"The Creative Zen Air’s weak points are its low battery life and rather short Bluetooth range. On the other hand, the strengths of these weatherproof True Wireless in-Ears are the sound and the wide attenuation of the Active Noise Cancellation. Considering the price range, the speech intelligibility during calls is also exceptionally good."
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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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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