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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and comfort, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 might be the better choice, as they're known for their premium build and audio performance. However, if you're looking for value and convenience, especially if you're on the go, the JBL Live Free NC+ would be more affordable and possibly more practical with their compact design. The Beoplay H95 has active noise cancellation and superior battery life, which is great for long flights and high-fidelity listening, while the JBL offers a good balance between performance and price, suitable for everyday use including calls, with their integrated microphone. Keep in mind the higher price of the Bang and Olufsen is not just for sound, but also materials and brand prestige. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Good for music
- 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 JBL Live Free NC+
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.6
5.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good for music, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Gaming
9.1
5.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
8.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is very good.
TV and Video
9.1
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is good.
Battery
35.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Free NC+ has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$60
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the JBL Live Free NC+ costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Free NC+ has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to be very good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is good.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the JBL Live Free NC+ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | JBL Live Free NC+ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 7 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."
JBL Live Free NC+
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Maike Paeßens | 2020
"JBL has added great-sounding, rock-solid all-rounders with a pleasant, warm sound character to their range. They are equipped with a high level of functionality that can be customised via the app. Some compromises have to be made with the active noise cancellation, which has a discreet effect, while the ambient mode and the Talkthru function proved to be powerful despite a perceptible background noise."
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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