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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 Premium Comfortable Wireless Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Over-Ear Headphones with Protective Carrying Case, Navy
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Brand | Bang & Olufsen |
Model Name | H95 |
Color | Navy |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth 5.1 |
About this item
- LONG-LASTING BATTERY. With up to 38 hours of playtime on a single charge with ANC, Beoplay H95 push the boundaries to give you more time to enjoy your music.
- NOISE CANCELLED. Beoplay H95 offer exceptional sound quality through customised titanium drivers and our most advanced Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation yet.
- POWERFUL SOUND. Two 40mm titanium drivers with neodymium magnets have been carefully selected and customised for Beoplay H95 to improve sound precision and increase the low frequency response.
- CLEAR CONVERSATION. Multiple built-in mics allow for clear chats with friends, family or colleagues.
- LUXURIOUS DESGIN. Crafted with high end materials including titanium, lambskin leather and memory foam, our extremely comfortable over-ear headphones are enhanced by an elegant, foldable design.
- PROTECTION INCLUDED. Beoplay H95 includes a robust hardcase to store your headphones in plush security as you travel and experience life to the fullest. Lined with matching textile on the inside, the headphones and accompanying accessories are safely preserved while not in use.
- CUSTOMIZABLE SOUND EQ. Customize your audio preferences with Beosonic Tuning, now available in the Bang & Olufsen app.
- EASY SETUP. Quick Bluetooth pairing and customizable sound through the Bang & Olufsen App -compatible with Android, iPhone and iPad.
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Battery life | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Noise cancellation | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Comfort | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 5.0 |
Volume control | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | — | — | 5.0 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GRAMOPHONE | GRAMOPHONE | Just Right! | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1, RF | Wireless, Bluetooth 5.1 Multipoint, Wired, USB-C | Wireless | Bluetooth, Wired | Bluetooth 5.1 |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | wireless | wireless | usb-c,wireless | wireless | usb-a,usb-c,wireless | wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Detachable, Without Cable | Detachable, Without Cable | Without Cable | Retractable | Without Cable | Detachable |
From the manufacturer
Bang & Olufsen transforms your listening experience with better sound and acoustic performance wherever you are with in-home music systems, portable speakers and headphones that integrate seamlessly into everyday life.
Beoplay H95
Comfortable over-ear ANC headphones
High-end headphones as powerful as they are elegant. Adaptive ANC and specially selected 40mm titanium drivers create high sound precision and increase low frequency response, for a richer listening experience. With up to 38 hours of playback with Bluetooth and ANC switched on and a long wear, comfortable design, Beoplay H95 allow you to luxuriate in your favourite music for longer.
- Premium materials, elegantly crafted
- Titanium drivers for precision sound
- Up to 38 hours of playback
Long-wear headphones to match your lifestyle
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Adaptive Active Noise CancellationSophisticated adaptive ANC that can adjust to your surroundings, thanks to an array of eight microphones designed to suppress surrounding noise. |
High-end materialsBuilt from premium materials, including soft lambskin, memory foam and aluminium for long lasting elegance. |
Superior sound experienceTwo customised titanium drivers with neodymium magnets and Bang & Olufsen's proprietary digital signal processing (DSP) engine, for a flawless listening experience. |
Enveloping comfortBeoplay H95 headphones embrace the ear for a luxurious and superior fit, designed to be comfortably worn for prolonged periods. |
Wireless headphones celebrating craftsmanship
The ideal blend of aesthetics and performance, Beoplay H95 celebrate our 95-year heritage in sound and craftsmanship. Enhance your leisure time at home or take travelling to the next level of comfort.
Created to be our most comfortable over-ear headphones yet. Oval ear cups crafted from memory foam and lambskin mould to your shape and gently embrace your ear, staying comfortable for long periods. Immerse yourself in music or talk for longer. With a finely tuned array of microphones, you can expect crystal clear calls too.
Adjusting your sound is an enjoyable process in itself, thanks to the introduction of tactile mechanical dials on each ear cup to complement the interactive touch disc on the right. The left dial allows you to control ANC and Transparency Mode while the right changes volume.
With a foldable design, Beoplay H95 can be securely stored in the robust and elegant aluminium carry case, alongside the accompanying accessories, when not in use.
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Item Dimensions | 7.2 W x 6.5 H x 3.15 D in | 7.7 W x 7.9 H x 2 D in | 6.9 W x 7 H x 3.64 D in | 0.9 W x 0.8 H x 1.06 D in |
Total Weight | 11.4 ounces | 10 ounces | 9.9 ounces | 2.3 ounces |
Active Noise Cancelling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Materials | Aluminium, titanium, lambskin leather, cowhide leather, polymer and fabric | Aluminium, leather, fabric, polymer and rubber | Aluminium, leather, fabric, polymer and rubber | Hard anodised Aluminium, polymer and silicone |
Battery life | Up to 38 hours with Bluetooth and ANC | Up to 35 hours with Bluetooth and ANC | Up to 42 hours with Bluetooth and ANC. | Up to 6.5 hours with Active Noise Cancellation. |
Charging time | Approx. 3 hours | Approx. 3 hours | Approx. 3 hours | Approx. 1 and a half hours. |
Microphone | 4 x MEMS for Voice Mics (2 shared with ANC) and 4 x dedicated MEMS mic for ANC function (2 mics in each earcup) | 2 x MEMS Voice mic, 4 x Dedicated MEMS mic for ANC function | 4 x MEMS for voice Mic (2 mics sharing with ANC), 4 x Dedicated MEMS mic for ANC function (2 mics in each earcup) and Virtual boom arm for crystal clear conversations | 6 x MEMS, omni-directional (beam directional for speech) |
Inputs and outputs | USB-C for charging and 3.5 mm audio jack | 3.5 mm mini-jack (alternative to wireless), USB-A to USB-C (Charging) | 1.25 m audio cable with 3.5mm mini-jack for corded Connectivity and 1.8 m USB-A to USB-C cable for Charging | 0.50 m USB-A to USB-C cable for Charging, Qi Wireless Charging. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.8 x 7 x 2 inches |
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Item Weight | 11.4 ounces |
ASIN | B099RPKBB7 |
Item model number | 1266116 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #50,393 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,634 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Date First Available | September 15, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Bang & Olufsen |
Country of Origin | China |
Charging Time | 3 Hour |
Item Weight | 0.71 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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The ultimate headphones for travellers. Beoplay H95 features exceptional Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation that provides you with peaceful silence in any environment. Tuned by our industry-leading acoustic engineers, H95 delivers outstanding sound performance with titanium drivers and seamless Bluetooth 5.1 wireless connection. Crafted using soft lambskin ear cushions with memory foam, H95 provides long lasting comfort throughout your entire journey. Elegant and intuitive user controls allow quick toggling between noise cancelling and transparency modes, and other functions. Four built-in microphones make all your calls crystal clear.
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Customers like the build quality and appearance of the headphones. For example, they mention it's a high-end product with a premium build and design. Some appreciate the battery life. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, comfort, weight, value, and connectivity.
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Customers like the build quality of the headphones. They mention that it has a premium build, and the components are high-end. Some say that the headphones ooze quality, and are the very best headphones ever made.
"...Pros:Beautiful Premium HeadsetsMade out of premium materials, very well builtPure Luxury..." Read more
"...H95 it self is wonderful, sound crystal clear, super clarity, material is premium, the carry box not big at all, similar to soft carry case...." Read more
"...Build Quality:- [ ] H95 by far the most premium, but Focal is well built as well...." Read more
"...possible comfort issues for some people, and even potential build quality concerns as the first one these I got actually arrived with a defective..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say it's very elegant, classy, and well designed. They also say the cans are luxurious and produce a luxurious sound.
"...Expensive, very much so but they are very very nice headsets.Pros:Beautiful Premium Headsets..." Read more
"...For some, it's based on the infamous elegant and sophisticated appearance of the B&O, some choose based on the music sound, based on reputation,..." Read more
"...B&OPros:The design is premium. They look like higher quality headphones. The rotating dials are best feature of the headphones...." Read more
"...Great finish and interfaces, and BLUETOOTH with ANC!I tested the Focal Bathys, B&O HX and B&O H95 and Bose 700..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the headphones. They mention that it has a great battery life.
"...physical shut off switch, unlike APM, although the H95 has an ultra long battery life (38 hrs with ANC on and 50 hrs without ANC) making this less..." Read more
"...Battery life is so generous that I yet have to charge the set for the first time...." Read more
"...on some back and fourth treks from America to Europe and the battery life was great, but randomly during listening the audio would glitch and..." Read more
"Battery last for days!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that it has great sound quality, the soundstage is fairly expansive, and has good enough noise cancelation. However, others say that it's not terrifically loud, and the volume can be lacking. Some customers also mention that the audio would glitch and screech louder than the music.
"...The soundstage is fairly expansive, and while it may not be as wide or deep as the Sennheiser 800s (which is unusually vast) – the H95 soundstage is..." Read more
"...It had deep rich bass unlike any other headphone I'd heard, a surprisingly wide soundstage with impressive imaging, and most of all it just sounded..." Read more
"...Sound quality: Better. Overall clearer and I especially notice an improvement in the dynamics and transients.ANC: Much Better...." Read more
"...Cons:$1K price tagAverage at best Noise CancellationVolume/Sound can be lacking without adjustmentsSnug fit..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that it's comfortable for longer listening times, while others say that it hurts to wear longer than 15 minutes. The headband is narrower, but also plush. However, some say that the comfort is really bad and the fit and comfort are limited.
"...The H95 is heavier with a slightly more narrow, but also more plush, headband...." Read more
"...Easy Set UpComfortable to wear despite snug fitCompact, easy to pack up for travelCons:$1K price tag..." Read more
"...to like these such as subpar NC, no wear detection, possible comfort issues for some people, and even potential build quality concerns as the first..." Read more
"...3. Comfort:- [ ] Q45 by a mile. The Focal’s aren’t uncomfortable, but not in the same ballpark...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it's well worth the money, while others say that it doesn't justify the cost.
"...ANC: Much Better. This alone is worth the upgrade. The H9i’s ANC is just ok and narrows the soundstage significantly when enabled...." Read more
"...- The Bang & Olufsen app is nice but not essential. I did not find the EQ options to be as useful as expected...." Read more
"...Made out of premium materials, very well builtPure LuxuryQuality clean Sound & and Audio, no distortionsEasy Set Up..." Read more
"...Not from amazon, this is third party.H95 it self is wonderful, sound crystal clear, super clarity, material is premium, the carry box..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the headphones. Some mention it's very light weight, easy to use and comfortable, while others say it'll be very heavy and uncomfortable.
"...Easy Set UpComfortable to wear despite snug fitCompact, easy to pack up for travelCons:$1K price tag..." Read more
"...The circular ear cups were nice and fit well, but the weight was either too heavy, or wasn't dispursed well across the band on your head because..." Read more
"...Q45’s are plasticy, but the clear benefit is how lightweight they are.3. Comfort:- [ ] Q45 by a mile...." Read more
"It looks expensive, but it’s a little bulky uncomfortable" Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that they have fantastic battery life and are wireless. They say the Bluetooth connection on their PC is glitchy with drop outs. However, other customers say that they face connectivity issues with iPhone 13 pro, the B&O app fails to connect, and the headphones randomly pairs on/off.
"...for computers (just mobile devices) but sometimes the Bluetooth connection on my PC is glitchy with drop outs.Summary..." Read more
"...Great finish and interfaces, and BLUETOOTH with ANC!I tested the Focal Bathys, B&O HX and B&O H95 and Bose 700..." Read more
"...Glitch is that tI could pair only with my iPhone 14xr, but not with my ipad. Any suggestions or recommendations? I consider this a deficiency!" Read more
"...quality and visually they are attractive but for the price and old technology with a limited app and EQ plus hurting my head and low volume I sent..." Read more
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I use several different pairs of headphones, some for monitoring use in recording and editing, and others for sound checks and pleasure listening. It is unusual for any one headphone to serve all purposes! During recording, I generally use the tried and true and surprisingly inexpensive ubiquitous Sony MDR-7506 headphones for monitoring. Most agree that these are very detailed and help reveal all the “warts” during the recording process, which is essential. However, I feel their sound signature is very bright and frankly unpleasantly harsh so they are not ideal for pleasure listening. I also use some excellent higher end headphones including the Sennheiser 800s, along with the companion Sennheiser headphone amp HDV 820, for critical and pleasure listening, as well as the Audeze LCD-X headphones which I use as a reality check during the recording process as well as for pleasure listening.
With that context, enter the Beoplay H95. I purchased these for pleasure and convenience listening – as opposed to critical listening or recording - in a sometimes noisy home environment (lots of nearby heavy construction noise and leaf blowers nearly every day). I was seeking a pair of Bluetooth headphones with ANC that approached the higher fidelity of my other cans. After extensive reading of reviews of popular Bluetooth ANC headphones, for example Sony WH-1000XM4, Bose 700 and Apple Air Pods Max I decided to trial the Beoplay H95. Note that I did not audition these other lower cost headphones so I can’t realistically compare them to the Beoplay H95. However, I can compare the H95 to my higher end headphones and this may be of interest to some.
Now, for additional important background, my use case is probably different than that of other headphone users. I don’t intend to use full size headphones walking about outdoors – I use Apple Airpod Pros for this. I also don’t intend to use full size headphones with ANC on commutes or on planes. Again, I would use the Airpod Pros or an older pair of Bose wired QC20 earbuds for this. So – my use case for a full size Bluetooth ANC headphone is for use indoors, freeing me from the cable tethering me to my good rig, listening for pleasure in a sometimes noisy environment. Other than ANC, sound quality is of paramount importance to me. Other features such as phone calls, apps, control gestures, voice control, are of secondary importance to me.
I’ve found the Beoplay H95 sound signature to be very neutral and transparent. While clearly not as fine as higher end - and more expensive - cabled headphones, the sound quality that the H95 offers is quite respectable. The soundstage is fairly expansive, and while it may not be as wide or deep as the Sennheiser 800s (which is unusually vast) – the H95 soundstage is quite generous. This makes spatial location of different instruments, for example in an orchestra, better than in lesser headphones. The mid-upper frequencies are transparent and airy, and vocals, such as in classical art songs (e.g. lieder) sound very true and engaging. Instrumentals (piano, strings, orchestra) seem pretty accurate as well. Bass is tight and certainly present in sufficient quantity for classical music. It is not boosted or exaggerated as some might prefer for other genres of music. Recordings I’ve made of myself (i.e. me as performer) also seem pretty accurate. Of course, when I compare the H95 sound to my good rig, the difference is readily apparent – for example the Sennheiser 800s has a great deal more body, heft, clarity, liquidity, dynamic range and nuance where the H95 is a bit lighter weight, somewhat veiled, slightly grainy and compressed by comparison - but I feel overall the H95 does quite a very respectable job representing reality for a BT headphone. Again, it is unreasonable to expect a BT ANC device to perform at the same level as much more expensive corded audiophile equipment. The H95 does come surprisingly close however!
I have noticed what some others have called out, that to achieve decent listening volume, I need to dial the H95 up to >70% volume, which I feel is less than ideal and shouldn’t be necessary. For some softer classical tracks I need to dial it up to 90-100%. This suggests to me that there isn’t adequate headroom in the amplifier. The supplied USB-C to USB-A cable, intended for recharging the H95 battery, can also be used as a wired connection to a computer. In this case, the achievable volume is much improved compared to BT. I estimate that at 50% volume level in this wired setup is similar to 70-80% level in the BT configuration. A similar “boost” in volume occurs when using the supplied 3.5mm cable to the source, be it my iPhone 11 (with a lighting to USB cameras adapter), or PC. I believe the sound quality is also improved using the USB-A to USB-C cable, perhaps because the digital signal from the PC is bypassing the DA conversion in the H95. Another factor in the low volume output of the H95 via Bluetooth from my iPhone is EQ. Usually I have this set on “Classical” as that is the majority of my listening. However, I found that the EQ setting “None” (or “Flat” which seems equivalent) is still excellent sonically for my needs, and the volume is noticeably louder.
I did have occasion to use the H95 in a phone call, and the sound was quite good at my end. At the other end, the sound quality was good enough for a hard of hearing elderly person to carry on a conversation better than when we use my land line.
Regarding ANC – I agree with some other reviewers that while the dial on the left earpiece is handy for immediate control of ANC vs transparency, it would be nice to have a physical “stop” where it is obvious where the dial is minimized and where it is maximized. The dial spins freely so you have to judge based on your hearing to detect and set the desired amount of ANC. To be fair, they do offer audible tones instead of a physical stop, but you need to learn to “decode” the different tones. I found the ANC effective enough to minimize noise from construction next door through open windows, nearby washer/dryer noises, and even our land line ringing 3 feet away from where I’m seated was barely audible. Standing outside in my yard, a wood chipper being used 2 doors down was fairly noisy as one would expect. With the H95 on full ANC but without music playing, the wood chipper was about 80+% dampened, still somewhat audible. With music at low-moderate volume (~40-50%), the wood chipper was not apparent.
Other Notes:
- The dial on the right earpiece for volume is a brilliant feature in my opinion. Might be easier than APM's small knob. Incidentally, the small knob on the Apple Watch does control H95 volume when listening to Apple Music in an iPhone.
- H95 has physical shut off switch, unlike APM, although the H95 has an ultra long battery life (38 hrs with ANC on and 50 hrs without ANC) making this less critical.
- H95 has multipoint connection, allowing maintain connections to two Bluetooth sources, which means for example you can listen on one and make calls on the other
- H95 has two corded options, both provided in the box: 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable (analog), and USB-C to USB-A (digital).
- H95 has a real case, unlike APM. However, I feel it is useful mainly as a protective case at home, not practical for travel.
- The Bang & Olufsen app is nice but not essential. I did not find the EQ options to be as useful as expected. I’ve settled on “Optimal” and have not found a need to change it. The variable option didn’t seem helpful or practical. The battery level indicator is useful to a degree, but due to the very long battery life, it doesn’t come into play much. On my PC Bluetooth section, the battery level is also indicated. The volume level can be adjusted on the H95 with the dial on the right earcup so the app is not needed for this. The app is a little glitchy on the iPhone – more than once even though it was paired (appears in Settings>Bluetooth and music plays through) the app sometimes paradoxically cannot detect the H95. I had to delete and reinstall the app more than once. There is no app for computers (just mobile devices) but sometimes the Bluetooth connection on my PC is glitchy with drop outs.
Summary
While it is not fair to expect that Beoplay H95 would perform at the same level as corded audiophile headphones costing much more, I believe that B&O did right by most things that count to optimize fine sound quality. The only significant downside for me is the relatively lower volume level, requiring cranking up the volume >70%. Whatever this suggests about the amplifier design and relative lack of headroom, it is not a deal breaker in my mind. And even though the H95 is much more expensive than every other BT ANC headphone currently available, for me attaining this high level of sound quality was worthwhile. Of course, each person must make his/her own assessment and decision based on their sound goals and personal financial situation.
Sound quality: Better. Overall clearer and I especially notice an improvement in the dynamics and transients.
ANC: Much Better. This alone is worth the upgrade. The H9i’s ANC is just ok and narrows the soundstage significantly when enabled. The H95 corrects that flaw and has very little change in SQ even with ANC at max. You also control the H95’s ANC level and dial it to your liking. The H95’s ANC performance is also improved.
Comfort/Looks: Equal. The H95 is heavier with a slightly more narrow, but also more plush, headband. Whereas the H9i has circular earcups, the H95 has oval/rectangular ones. I rate this a tossup for me and you’ll have to try for yourself. The lambskin earpads on both are amazing.
Call quality/Transparency: Better. Hard to quantify, but the transparency mode sounds more clear and like the ANC you can dial the level to your liking.
B&O listened to customer feedback and delivered an enhanced product. “Worth it” is subjective, but there’s no doubt they are an upgrade from the H9i.
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Reviewed in Mexico on August 24, 2023
Compre en 20 mil. Calificación 9.5 de 10 ( no le doy el 10 por el límite superior de volumen).
Reviewed in Italy on September 11, 2023