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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
10.0/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Gaming
9.1/10
7.1/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is good.
Phone Calls
8.0/10
5.1/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4/10
8.1/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
2.5/10
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.
Cost
$999
$649
$300
$320
$340
$360
$380
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the HifiMan Arya Stealth costs $649.
"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."
"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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