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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and active noise cancelling for commutes or flights, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are suitable, offering better portability and battery life. However, if your focus is on top-notch audio quality and a wide soundstage, ideal for critical listening in quiet environments, the HifiMan Arya Stealth might be a better fit, though they lack a built-in microphone and wireless functionality. Comfort is exceptional for both models, but the H95’s closed-back design offers more isolation, making it versatile for varied environments, whereas the Arya’s open-back design will leak sound and let ambient noise in, which is less ideal for noisy settings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the HifiMan Arya Stealth
- Best in class for music
Key differences
Music
7.6
10.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Gaming
9.1
7.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is good.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
8.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
35.0 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
9.1
9.4
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are both excellent for TV and video.
Cost
$999
$999
$500
$480
$460
$440
$420
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the HifiMan Arya Stealth costs $999.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and HifiMan Arya Stealth both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the HifiMan Arya Stealth compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | HifiMan Arya Stealth |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | HifiMan | |
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 | 10/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 4.5/10 | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 408.2 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."
HifiMan Arya Stealth
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Headphonesty
Eric D Hieger | October 2022
"The Arya can easily be end-game headphones for 99% of consumers, satisfying most audio desires. Priced well above USD$1000, the Arya are obviously and gloriously not for the mass market consumer; they are designed and built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts – especially those who view their expenses on this level of gear as investments."
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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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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