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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 Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
- Best in class for music
Key differences
Music
7.6
9.5
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is best in class for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Gaming
9.1
6.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
7.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is only fair.
Battery
35.0 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II does not have a battery.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
9.1
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to be excellent for TV and video, while the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is very good.
Cost
$999
$999
$500
$480
$460
$440
$420
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II costs $999.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Thieaudio Monarch Mk II both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Thieaudio Monarch Mk II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Thieaudio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 4.5/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
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Audiophile On | August 2021
"No other earphone I have listened to in the past 12 months has given me as much joy as the Thieaduio Monarch MKII. One of those IEMs will make you question where we can go from here. The sound is jaw-dropping, leaving you wanting more and more. It makes you want to run through your entire music library and reevaluate. It makes you not feel bad about paying full price for them, especially in a hobby where buyers' remorse is genuine. For me, it's top tier, rivaled by a few but not surpassed."
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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 Thieaudio
Thieaudio is the in-house brand of Linsoul Audio, a Chinese earbud and headphone retailer specializing in what the community lovingly calls Chi-fi, that is high fidelity brands out of China. Thieaudio was established in 2019 as the creative engineering branch of Linsoul. As of today, they market three different lines of earbuds, Voyager, Legacy and the extremely well-received Monarch.
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