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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers superior sound quality, build, and active noise cancellation, ideal for audiophiles and those who value premium materials and design in their headphones. The Soundcore P20i, while much more affordable, will generally deliver decent sound and functionality for casual use, including a built-in microphone which might not be present in the H95. If budget is a main concern and you're looking for basic day-to-day use, the P20i may suffice. However, if you're seeking a top-tier listening experience for music and are willing to invest, the Beoplay H95 would be the better choice. 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 Soundcore P20i
- The Soundcore P20i has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Music
7.6
6.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
9.1
7.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
9.1
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Battery
35.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$30
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Soundcore P20i both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 4.5 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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Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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