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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch noise cancellation and a luxurious build for long flights or focused listening sessions at home, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 headphones are an excellent choice, especially with their longer battery life and aptX Adaptive support for high-quality audio streaming. However, for more active use such as exercise or if you're on a budget, the Jabra Elite 4 earbuds are more suitable, as they are notably lighter, sweatproof, have a good fit for physical activity, and cost significantly less, but they don’t support higher-end codecs like aptX and lack active noise cancelling. Both options offer very good sound quality for music, yet the Bang and Olufsen are better for TV and gaming due to their superior soundstage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.6
6.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
9.1
5.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
8.8
The Jabra Elite 4 and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are both very good for phone calls, though the Jabra Elite 4 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
8.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite 4 is very good.
TV and Video
9.1
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.
Battery
35.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$100
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Jabra Elite 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Jabra Elite 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Jabra Elite 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 21 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 4.6 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."
Jabra Elite 4
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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