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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers superior noise isolation, better overall sound quality, and is comfortable for longer listening sessions, making them suitable for travel and focused listening. They have active noise cancelling, a long battery life, and are optimized for various devices with app equalizer support. On the other hand, the Koss Porta Pro, while less expensive, provides a more open sound due to its on-ear, open design, but they lack built-in controls, a microphone, and active noise cancelling. The Porta Pro is lightweight and foldable, making them portable, but they are not as well-suited for noisy environments or feature-rich uses. 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 Koss Porta Pro
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.6
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Gaming
9.1
6.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.0
4.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
6.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.
TV and Video
9.1
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Battery
35.0 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro does not have a battery.
Cost
$999
$49
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Koss Porta Pro costs $49.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro has only fair build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Koss Porta Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Koss Porta Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $49 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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."
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Sebastian Taboada | February 2022
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."
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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 Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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