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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers active noise cancelling, a more comfortable fit, better build quality, integrated controls, and wireless capabilities, which makes them suitable for air travel and versatile for various environments. They come with a significant price, though. On the other hand, the HifiMan Edition XS, being less expensive, scores higher in sound quality, particularly in soundstage and imaging, making them excellent for critical listening. They lack noise cancellation and are not wireless, which may limit their utility in noisier settings or on the go. The Edition XS also doesn't offer features such as microphone or app-based customizations, restricting their use for calls, meetings, and personalized audio 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 Edition XS
Very good for music
Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.6/10
8.8/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Gaming
9.1/10
7.4/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the HifiMan Edition XS is good.
Phone Calls
8.0/10
5.0/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4/10
7.9/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Edition XS is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
2.5/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
35.0 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery.
Cost
$999
$269
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the HifiMan Edition XS costs $269.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the HifiMan Edition XS has very good build quality.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HifiMan Edition XS to be best in class for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the HifiMan Edition XS compare to other earbuds and headphones
"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 Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
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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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