Over-Ear Headphones

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review – Extremely Comfortable & Adaptive ANC

BeoPlay H95 Review – Short Words

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: Elegant and sleek design that kicks in my heart, very great build material, and looks and feels very luxurious. The app is easy to use, and adjusting noise cancellation can be done easily. The Beoplay H95 produces perfect sound quality, a wide soundstage, and a lot of detailed sounds. The bass is deep, strong, and not muddied. The overall sound signature is great for pretty much any music genre. But the Beoplay H95 is a little bit pricey, and that is an issue for some. However, you can check the price before deciding.


Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95

Wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, excellent adaptive noise-canceling, outstanding sound quality, 38 hours of playtime, foldable design, built-in mic, luxurious design, and premium material

 

First of all, I accept that I did not buy the Beoplay H95. It’s quite expensive for me. But I have a few days to test these headphones by borrowing them from my friend, who came to visit and stay at my house for a few days. Fortunately, he takes these high-end wireless active noise-canceling headphones too. Wow! The first time I saw this can, it was so gorgeous and had very good build quality. After I try the Beoplay H95 ANC headphones, I fall in love with them immediately. Then I decided to write a review of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 to share how I feel and think about these active noise-canceling headphones, which are slightly under $900 (as of the date of writing this review).

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 Review – Great and Neat Design

As I said before, the Beoplay H95 has a very beautiful and elegant design. Every detail is so neat, whether the earcups, headband, or soft premium material padded to the earcups.

The earcups are oval-shaped, padded with soft memory foam, and wrapped in soft lambskin, which keeps the Beoplay H95 comfortable even after wearing them for a long time.

The outstanding design of the control wheels. The back of the cups is decorated with a brushed aluminum framework that feels luxurious. The rim of the aluminum framework is designed to be rotatable, allowing you to adjust the volume and level of active noise cancellation. This is an intuitive control that is very easy and convenient.

The top of the headband is made of authentic leather, which looks opulent. The bottom of the headband is padded with soft material to ensure support for the head while wearing it. I don’t feel the pressure on my head while listening to music for hours. It’s extremely comfortable.

Oh!, I almost forgot these wireless headphones can fold to keep space in the bags. Also, the company includes a beautiful and strong aluminum carrying case in the package.

Beoplay H95 Review – Intuitive touch control

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 is designed for intuitive touch control that is housed on the right earcup. It’s very responsive, and each operation control is easy to remember.

  • Play/pause – Just tab on the center
  • Skip to the next track – swipe forward
  • Back to the previous track – swipe backward

I think these high-end wireless ANC headphones should pause the music when taking off the headphones. Oh, but not; it is still playing the music. This is one flaw, unfortunately. However, you can set the app to automatically turn off after 15 minutes of inactivity.

How long is the battery life of Beoplay H95?

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a maximum playtime of up to 38 hours while ANC is on. That means if you turn off ANC mode, the playtime should be longer than this. Some say it can offer up to 50 hours if the ANC is off. In fact, I’m not checking for this because I do not have enough time. However, 38 hours is superior to most active noise-canceling headphones on the market nowadays.

Beoplay H95’s Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.1, which is a quick pairing and stable connection. The Bluetooth signal is so strong and can work well in a range of 10 meters. Thanks to Bluetooth 5.1 technology, the Beoplay H95 can support SBC, AAC, and aptX™ Adaptive. That means you can play and enjoy high-res audio streams. Beyond this, you can connect two devices simultaneously.

The Sound Quality – Tight Bass, Expansive Sound, and Lots of Detail

Truly, I am not an audiophile, but these cans have very good sound quality. In the song that I listened to for a couple of days, I could feel the Beoplay H95 producing a very nice sound. In X-Japan’s “Endless Rain,” the guitar sound is crisp and clear. Piano melodies make me slip into the world of music. The drum sound is so impactful and powerful. Bass is pretty tight and certainly present in sufficient quantity for any genre song. The company says “Two titanium neodymium magnet drivers of 40mm improve the sound precision and increase powerful sound”. The soundstage is fairly expansive. I think this hype is not far from the truth. Wow! The Beoplay H95 wireless ANC headphones deliver incredible sound performance.

After listening to music with H95, I really want to own it. But, like I said, it was quite expensive. And I still have other things that are more necessary to be purchased than the H95. So I had to restrain myself to save my wallet.

Compare Beoplay H95 to Other Similar Headphones

Beoplay H95 Vs Beoplay H9 3rd Gen Vs Beoplay HX Vs Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Vs  Focal Bathys

Beoplay H95

Colors: black, chestnut, grey mist, navy
Specs
: over-ear, dimension: 185 mm x 165mm x 80mm (headphones)/200mm x 180mm x 63mm (case), weight: 323 g(headphones)/500 g(case), driver: electro-dynamic titanium driver 2/ Neodymium magnets (40mm diameter) frequency response: 20 – 22kHz, sensitivity: 101.5 dB 1mW @1kHz, material: aluminum/titanium/lambskin leather/cowhide leather/polymer/fabric, battery: lithium-ion 1200 mAh, charging time: 3 hours (approx.)
Features: wireless, Bluetooth, advanced sound feature: adjustable noise-canceling/transparent, playtime: up to 38 hours (BT & ANC on)/50 hours (BT on), microphones: 4 x MEMS for voice mics (2 mics sharing with ANC)/4 x dedicated MEMS mic for ANC (2 mics in each earcup), foldable design, EQ: presets available & fully customizable through Bang & Olufsen app,  multipoint: yes (2 active devices simultaneously
In the box: Beoplay H95 headphones, Aluminum carrying case, cable: USB-A to USB-C/3.5mm audio, airplane adapter, microfibre cleaning cloth, quick start guide & instruction, care card

 


Beoplay H9 3rd Gen

Specs: over-ear, dimension: 2.04″ x 7.76″ x 7.87″, weight: 10.4 ounces, driver: electro-dynamic 40mm, frequency response: 20 – 22 kHz, impedance: 24 ohms +/- 15%,  Bluetooth 4.2, work range: 10 meters, material: aluminum/fabric/leather/stainless polymer, charging time: 3 hours (approx.), battery capacity: 1110 mAh, connectivity: 3.5 mm mini-jack (alternative to wireless), cable: USB-C to USB-A cable (charging)/1.2m audio cable with 3.5mm mini-jack as alternative to wireless connectivity
Features: advanced active noise canceling, adjustable ANC, microphones: 2-mic MEMS voice mic/4 x dedicated electret mic for ANC feature, playtime: 25 hours (Bluetooth & ANC turn on)/32 hours (Bluetooth on)/33 hours (wired with ANC), deep bass sound, signature sound, iOS/Android smartphone control, transparency mode, EQ: yes (presets available & fully customizable through Bang & Olufsen app), voice assistant: Google Voice Assistant, sound codecs supported: aptX (TM) low latency/AAC/SBC/CvC, multipoint: available with up to 2 devices

 


Beoplay HX

Colors: black anthracite, dark maroon, timber, sand
Specs
: form factor: over-ear, dimension: 7.4″ x 6.6″ x 2.6″, weight: 10 ounces, driver: electro-dynamic driver w/neodymium magnet 40mm, frequency response: 20 – 22kHz, driver sensitivity: 95dB @1kHz/1mW cable: 1.25-meter audio cable with 3.5mm mini-jack/1.8-meter USB-A to USB-C (for charging), material: aluminum/leather/fabric/polymer/rubber, battery: lithium-ion 1200 mAh, charging time: 3 hours (approx.)
Features: wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, hybrid active noise-canceling, extremely comfortable, playtime: 35 hours (Bluetooth & ANC on)/40 hours (Bluetooth on),  microphones: 4 x MEMS for voice mic (2 mics sharing with ANC)/4 x dedicated MEMS mic for ANC (2 mics/earcups & virtual boom arm for crystal clear conversations), EQ: presets available & fully customizable through Bang & Olufsen app, voice assistant: dedicated button for the native voice assistant, sound codec: SBC/AAC/aptX (TM) adaptive
In the box: Beoplay HX headphones, fabric carrying case, USB-A to USB-C cable (1.25m), 3.5mm audio cable (1.25m), quick start guide

 


Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Color: silver, spray grey, carbon edition
Specs
: over-ear, closed-back, dimension: 3.15″ x 6.89″ x 8.66″, weight: 10.7 ounces, large-aperture driver: 43mm, frequency response: 10 – 30kHz (wireless), sensitivity: 111dB, total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.3%, Bluetooth 5.0 (support profile: A2DP/AVRCP/GATT/HFP/HSP), audio code: SBC/AAC/aptX/apt-X HD/aptX Adaptive), material: light & durable carbon fiber arms, hard case: Hardshell & zippered carry case
Features: wireless, Bluetooth, battery life: 30 hours, fast charge: 15 minutes get 6 hours, charge type: USB-C, adaptive noise cancellation, wearing detection sensor, Connect 2 devices at the same time, built-in 2 mics

 


Focal Bathys

Color: two-tone black and dark metallic grey
Specs
: over-ear, closed-back design, dimension: 9.45″ x 8.46″ x 3.35″, weight: 12.4 ounces/350 grams, driver: M-shaped/40mm aluminum-magnesium, frequency response: 15Hz – 22kHz, total harmonic distortion: <0.2% @1kHz,  connectivities: Bluetooth 5.1/3.5mm analog/USB-C, app: Focal & Naim
Features: wireless/wired, Bluetooth 5.1 (multipoint), Bluetooth codecs: SBC/AAC/aptX Adaptive/aptX, Bluetooth range: > 15 meters, active noise cancellation: yes, noise reduction: yes, voice assistant: yes (Google Assistant/Amazon Alexa), special features: built-in DAC, battery life: up to 42 hours (USB DAC & ANC off)/35 hours(jack mode)/30 hours (Bluetooth/ANC on), fast charging: yes (15 minutes get 5 hours), waterproof rating: n/a, built-in microphones: 8
In the box: Focal Bathys wireless ANC over-ear headphones, hard protective case, 1.2m USB-C cable, 1.2m 3.5mm audio cable, quick start guide

 

Excellent Noise-Canceling

In terms of blocking outside noise, the Beoplay H95 does the job very well. They can block out most environmental sounds and let me enjoy the music. When I turn on an ANC mode, I hardly hear environmental sounds such as conversation, blender, vacuum, or even car engine sound. It’s very silent except for my music. There are two ways to adjust the level of noise cancellation: first, roll the earcup. Another method is toggling between the maximum level of ANC and transparency.

Beoplay H95 – Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Elegant design and looks luxurious
  • Exceptional sound quality – great for all music genres
  • Great active noise cancellation
  • Premium material

Cons

  • There is no auto-pause feature
  • Quite expensive compared to other active noise-canceling headsets

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 Review – Final Verdict

So if luxury and supreme sound quality are what you desire in a pair of headphones, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 ANC headphones are everything you are looking for. So if its price is quite expensive and is not your issue, the Beoplay H95 is a perfect choice.

Where to buy Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95:

Wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, excellent adaptive noise-canceling, outstanding sound quality, 38 hours of playtime, foldable design, built-in mic, luxurious design, and premium material

 

High-End Wireless ANC Headphones – Alternative Options

Focal Bathys Over-Ear High-Fidelity Bluetooth Wireless ANC:

over-ear, wireless/wired, great design & very beautiful, active noise-canceling, built-in DAC, battery life: 30+ hours, fast charging: 15 minutes get 5 hours, 5-band EQ adjustable, excellent sound quality, earcups: fold flat design/soft padding, adjustable headband


Bowers & Wilkins Px8

over-ear, wireless, Bluetooth 5.2, advanced active noise cancellation, transparency mode, supported app: yes (Bowers & Wilkins Music app), EQ preference, battery life: 30 hours of playtime, fast charge: 15 minutes get 7 hours, 90-degree rotatable earcups, soft and comfy with premium material, comfortable fit, great sound

 

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