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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 provides superior comfort, build quality, and better scores for usage during air travel. These headphones also have a longer battery life, support lossless codecs like AptX Adaptive, and include a foldable design for enhanced portability. However, they come at a high-end price point. In contrast, the Sony WH-1000XM5, while typically much less expensive, offers excellent noise isolation, superior microphone quality, and is optimized for both Android and Apple, making them more versatile for calls and meetings. They also have a feature for virtual surround sound, making them suitable for an immersive experience in TV and video. Consider the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 for premium build and comfort during travel or opt for the Sony WH-1000XM5 for better call quality and smart features at a more affordable price. 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 Sony WH-1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.6
8.2
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Gaming
9.1
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is only fair.
TV and Video
9.1
5.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Battery
35.0 Hours
40.3 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$398
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$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
9.1
9.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Sony WH-1000XM5 are both excellent for noise reduction.
Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to have excellent build quality, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 40.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 249.4 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."
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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