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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize premium sound and build quality, as well as noise isolation for air travel, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 would serve you well, but at a high-end price point. If you're looking for good value and excellent microphone quality for calls or gaming, the HyperX Cloud II is highly suitable at a lower price. The Beoplay H95 offers wireless functionality with a long battery life, ideal for convenience and portability, whereas the Cloud II is wired, offering no latency issues which is great for gaming and watching videos. Neither are sweatproof or dustproof, so consider this for exercise or outdoor use. 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 HyperX Cloud II
- The HyperX Cloud II has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Gaming
9.1
8.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the HyperX Cloud II is very good.
Phone Calls
8.0
7.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
TV and Video
9.1
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
35.0 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery.
Cost
$999
$64
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $64.
Build Quality
9.0
10.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.6
7.7
The HyperX Cloud II and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are both good for music.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the HyperX Cloud II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | HyperX Cloud II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | HyperX | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | January 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 4.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 317.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
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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."
HyperX Cloud II
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Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
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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 HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
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