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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 headphones offer superior comfort, build quality, and active noise cancelling, making them a good choice for immersive music experiences and air travel. They have a longer battery life and are suited for TV and video due to low latency. However, they are more expensive and heavier. In contrast, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is more affordable, lighter, and scores higher for calls and meetings. It is a stem-form earbud with open acoustics, which may be less isolating than the Beoplay H95. The Ear Stick does not have noise cancellation and is less suitable for noisy environments. Choose the Beoplay H95 for a premium, noise-isolated experience or the Ear Stick for a more budget-conscious, casual use, especially for calls and lighter portability. 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 "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Music
7.6
6.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Gaming
9.1
8.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good.
Phone Calls
8.0
8.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are both very good for phone calls, though the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
8.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good.
TV and Video
9.1
7.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
35.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$99
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick costs $99.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $99 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | November 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 22 | |
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 | 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 | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
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Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
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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.
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