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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and noise isolation for immersive listening experiences and air travel, and don't mind a higher cost, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is superior, offering better overall sound, comfort, build quality, and active noise cancelling. However, the Sennheiser HD 400S is a budget-friendly option that still provides good sound quality and comfort, along with a microphone that rates higher than the Beoplay H95, making it more suitable for calls and meetings. The Beoplay H95 has wireless capabilities with a longer battery life, which could be convenient, while the HD 400S is wired only. Neither is particularly suited for exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 400S
- The Sennheiser HD 400S has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is good.
TV and Video
9.1
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is poor.
Battery
35.0 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 400S does not have a battery.
Cost
$999
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Sennheiser HD 400S costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser HD 400S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.6
7.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Sennheiser HD 400S are both good for music.
Gaming
9.1
8.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to be excellent for gaming, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is very good.
Phone Calls
8.0
8.2
The Sennheiser HD 400S and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are both very good for phone calls.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Sennheiser HD 400S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Sennheiser HD 400S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | January 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 213 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Sennheiser HD 400S
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Jim | August 2022
"Sennheiser has done it again. The HD 400S performs well beyond its price range and is one of the better budget model headphones I’ve tried. It has very few bells and whistles and offers a simple means of listening that still delivers amazing clarity and quality. If you need a good first pair of headphones or need something that you can take out of the house, then the HD 400S is definitely for you."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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