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                                <p>The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 are a set of luxury over-ear ANC headphones from the legendary Danish high-end audio manufacturer. I’ve seen these cans described online as the Rolex of headphones, and that sentiment tracks pretty true. These things cost $2,200 in the U.S. these days, so yeah, we’re into 1% territory here.</p><p>When it comes to build and comfort, the H100 are truly a luxury product. They also pack some impressive features, boasting the last word in wear detection and a fantastic app. Sound quality is solid, although I had to do a little EQing to match my preference.</p><p>Aside from that, and some minor connectivity gripes, I really have very little to say against the H100. If you can afford them, I’m sure they’ll make you very happy. So, could these be the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-headphones,review-1988.html"><u>best headphones</u></a> for millionaires? Find out in my full Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100-review-specs"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review: Specs</span></h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Price</strong></p></td><td  ><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bang-Olufsen-Cancelling-Headphones-Protective/dp/B0DDPQD9JH" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$2,200</a> / <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bang-Olufsen-Headphones-Cancelling-Bluetooth/dp/B0DDPQD9JH/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£1,450</a></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Headphone style</strong></p></td><td  ><p>Closed back</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Drivers</strong></p></td><td  ><p>40mm Electro-dynamic Titanium Driver</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Frequency response</strong></p></td><td  ><p>10 - 40,000 Hz</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Durability</strong></p></td><td  ><p>IP53</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Connectivity</strong></p></td><td  ><p>Bluetooth version 5.3; USB-C</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Multipoint connectivity</strong></p></td><td  ><p>Yes</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>ANC</strong></p></td><td  ><p>Yes</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Wear detection</strong></p></td><td  ><p>Yes</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Battery life</strong></p></td><td  ><p>32 hours</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Weight</strong></p></td><td  ><p>13.2 ounces</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Colors</strong></p></td><td  ><p>Brown; black; sand; apricot</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100-review-price-availability"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review: Price & availability</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="3jNTJ9gqvXubCFM2kXzQpe" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100-1.JPG" alt="The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 and case on a blue background" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3jNTJ9gqvXubCFM2kXzQpe.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There’s no getting around it, at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bang-Olufsen-Cancelling-Headphones-Protective/dp/B0DDPQD9JH">$2,200 </a>the H100s are eye-wateringly expensive in the States. Admittedly, the H100 are at an all-time high right now, likely thanks to tariffs, and have been hiked from $1,549 back in May 2025. We’ve since seen them drop back to around $1,750 during sales events — scant consolation, I know. </p><p>In the U.K. where I live, the H100s are still very pricey, but retail for a decidedly more palatable <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bang-Olufsen-Headphones-Cancelling-Bluetooth/dp/B0DDPQD9JH/">£1,450</a>, although as I write this they’re on sale for £1,299. I would definitely advise waiting for a sale — or for one of B&O’s “<a href="https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/gb/home/reloved">Reloved</a>” refurbished fire sales.  </p><p>The only more expensive ANC headphones that I can think of are six-figure jewel-encrusted limited runs like the Loewe LEO x Jacob & Co. As far as consumer cans go, the closest and only real rivals to the H100 are the Loewe LEO ($1,680) and <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/these-might-be-the-best-sounding-headphones-ive-ever-tested-and-you-wont-believe-the-price">DALI IO-12</a> ($1,750). The IO-12 sound beautiful, but lack features like ANC modes or a companion app for custom EQ. There’s also the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/i-just-tested-these-usd1-299-headphones-with-magnesium-drivers-and-they-could-be-your-next-pair-of-premium-anc-cans">Focal Bathys MG</a> ($1,299), which offer supreme magnesium build quality and gorgeous sound, although cost nearly a grand less. </p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100-review-design"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review: Design</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="vPa8UJjQHzf9ABMoLnXute" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100-9.JPG" alt="The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 headband being removed" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vPa8UJjQHzf9ABMoLnXute.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The H100 are built as you’d expect from $2,200 cans: exquisitely. The aluminum machining is nanometer-precise, with not a single imperfection to see. Then there are the earcups. Pillow-soft doesn’t cut it. These things are soft like a chinchilla wrapped in silk and marshmallow, sitting on a cloud. They’re not <em>actually</em> made from chinchilla, I ought to add. Unfortunately, they are <em>actually</em> made of lambskin leather, and for a vegan that’s just as bad. There are no vegan replacement options, either. </p><p>The thick, comfy headband is wrapped in good ol’ cow leather, and clicks off if you need to replace it. These cans are intended to last you a long time, so B&O has made it easy to swap out parts. I love that.</p><p>If I had one minor design complaint, it’s that, while they look utterly luxe, the H100 aren’t particularly striking. Not that it matters when they’re on your head, of course. And besides, if you’ve spent $2,200 on headphones, it’s probably best they don’t stand out.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="afdj9aqMVhcuTiq7NuELme" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100-10.JPG" alt="The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 case" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/afdj9aqMVhcuTiq7NuELme.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The H100 come with an ultra-premium protective case that looks like a designer handbag. Not only does it look great and protect your cans, it’s a lot more flexible and forgiving than the solid and scratch-prone case of the younger B&O sibling, the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/bang-and-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-headphones">Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95</a>.</p><h3 id="comfort">Comfort</h3><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="R9ZQZCrdAWNZHKrwu2FZre" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100-5.JPG" alt="The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 earcups on a stone surface" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R9ZQZCrdAWNZHKrwu2FZre.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>As might be obvious from my prior gushing, the H100s are extremely comfortable to wear. You don’t get the sheer breeziness of a suspended headband design, as on a lot of open-back audiophile cans, but it’s not like the H100s are heavy enough to give your neck or noggin any real problems.</p><h3 id="weatherproofing">Weatherproofing</h3><p>The H100 have an IP53 rating, so they’re dustproof enough for the beach and waterproof enough for the odd bit of sweat or a light rain shower. This suits them nicely to the role of daily driver — remember, most over-ear headphones have no waterproofing.</p><h3 id="controls">Controls</h3><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ZzvqPrUS3zMp3fq5aCnrme" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100-7.JPG" alt="The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 earcups in hand on a stone surface" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZzvqPrUS3zMp3fq5aCnrme.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>I love the H100 controls, which are very similar to those on the H95. There are two wheels for volume and ANC levels; a touchpad with taps and swipey-swipes for controlling playback; and a button for shifting between ANC modes. Once you know your way around, it’s highly intuitive. It’s also reliable — I’ve never missed an input and the controls prove surprisingly difficult to engage accidentally. Everything is also fully customizable in the B&O app, so you can make the controls your own.</p><p>The H100 also feature excellent wear detection. After a short (customizable) while off your head, though, they’ll also power off and back on automatically, saving battery. There’s also single earcup detection, so you can just raise an earcup to talk to someone if needed — very handy.</p><h3 id="connectivity">Connectivity</h3><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="iuQb52nwzT2wK7acCKNFte" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100-8.JPG" alt="The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 with the USB-C cable in hand" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iuQb52nwzT2wK7acCKNFte.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The H100 are a little behind the times in 2026 as I write this, sporting only Bluetooth 5.3, which offers less stability, inferior power consumption and narrower codec support than the latest version 6.0. But hey, the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/apple-airpods-max-2-review">Apple AirPods Max 2</a> launched in 2026 with only 5.4, so it’s not just B&O at the back.</p><p>The H100 only support AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs. The B&O website says: “<em>The selected codec solutions are more relevant for the Beoplay H100 design and performance profile than LDAC, which is only supported by specific devices.</em>” Utter baloney. It’s not a binary issue: every LDAC device I’ve ever seen, tested or owned also supports SBC and AAC.</p><p>Personally, advanced codec support bothers me very little. I only use Bluetooth when out and about or working, and therefore not listening particularly critically. But I can see how the lack of hi-res codecs could be frustrating when paying $2,200.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100-review-sound-quality"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review: Sound quality</span></h2><p>I tested the H100 using <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/qobuz-review">Qobuz</a>, in our eyes the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/buying-guide/best-music-streaming-services">best music streaming service</a> for audiophiles. I streamed in hi-res or CD quality and over USB-C.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1273px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="fciokjhYuNz5NYSSHsFAqe" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100-4.JPG" alt="The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 on a blue background" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:364,l:350,cw:1273,ch:716,q:80/fciokjhYuNz5NYSSHsFAqe.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Putting the H100 on, the first thing I noticed was the warmth. Bass is thick and rich, but fast and well-controlled nevertheless — the surreal oscillating bassline of James Blake’s <em>Limit To You Love</em> was delivered with absolute precision. I was particularly impressed with the sub bass, too. I haven’t yet tested a set of closed backs with as much oomph in the subby section of SOHN’s <em>Antigravity</em>. It's almost high-end planar performance.</p><p>I found the default Optimal EQ a little too dark for my preference, especially with ANC on. Treble and upper mids sounded somewhat muted and hazy; vocals soft and distant. Thankfully, there’s a custom EQ in the B&O app so you can dial in the sound to your liking. It’s not the most comprehensive EQ, with adjustments made based on the sound characteristics you want, but it <em>is </em>user-friendly and quick. I tweaked the sound to be more energetic and the upper range cleaned up nicely.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="NKgw4SZJgzvEmKXSCZXbQ8" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Screenshots-2" alt="A screenshot of the B&O app" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NKgw4SZJgzvEmKXSCZXbQ8.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="2000" height="1125" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline expandable"><a href='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NKgw4SZJgzvEmKXSCZXbQ8.jpg' target='_blank' class='expand-button icon-expand-image icon' ></a></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bang & Olufsen)</span></figcaption></figure><p>EQ’d up, the resolution and speed of the drivers across the frequency range was on full display. Mids, especially guitars, had plenty of definition and texture in sludgy tracks like Melvins’ <em>Honey Bucket</em> and <em>Siva</em> by The Smashing Pumpkins. In bassy electronica like Dusky’s <em>Stick By This</em><em><strong> </strong></em>and<em><strong> </strong></em>Burn Water’s<em> Ikigai</em>, the added airiness helped ethereal backing effects shine. Vocals were clean and pronounced, with natural timbre and strong separation to the harmonies in Blusher’s cover of <em>Your Love Is My Drug</em>.</p><p>Overall, I’m pleased with how the H100 sound. The default EQ tuning isn’t for me, as I felt it was a little too dark at the top end. But it’s fine, because if you want something else, the H100 let you get exactly what you’re after via EQ, and can handle pretty much anything. </p><p><em>Listen along to my testing playlist on Qobuz.</em></p><iframe allow="" height="390" width="400" id="" style="" class="position-center" data-lazy-priority="high" data-lazy-src="https://widget.qobuz.com/playlist/59666746?zone=GB-en"></iframe><h3 id="soundstage">Soundstage</h3><p>B&O claims the H100 are tuned with spatiality and Dolby Atmos media streaming in mind. Indeed, in the app’s Stereo Spatial mode, the springy opening percussion of <em>Antigravity</em> pinged inwards and outwards with an impressive amount of width for closed backs. </p><p>Using the Dolby Atmos mode, there was an equally wide soundstage on display in the two movies I watched, <em>Dune</em> and <em>Dune: Part Two</em>. In Paul’s hallucinations on Arrakis, hearing the shimmering foley effects sparkling all around my head was like being in a movie theater, especially when combined with that hammering bass.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100-review-anc"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review: ANC</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="vfPMCK9eSuhzYbzRs62Xre" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100-11.JPG" alt="The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 being worn on a person's head against a blue background" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vfPMCK9eSuhzYbzRs62Xre.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The H100’s ANC is extremely good. I live next to a very busy road. So, at rush hour, I opened and sat next to the window with the H100 on my head, using maximum ANC and my music volume at around 50%. I could barely hear a thing from outside. Trucks, motorcycles, cars — all blocked save the odd faint whoosh during quieter moments in songs. In the office, I couldn’t hear my colleagues talking around me, or their music being played. </p><p>Not bad at all from the H100, although I’d say my <em>much cheaper</em> <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/i-just-tested-these-impeccable-hi-res-headphones-and-they-blow-away-the-airpods-max">Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2</a> are equally as proficient (they even managed to cut the noise of a screaming baby directly in front of me on a plane returning from, of all places, Denmark).</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100-review-call-quality"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review: Call quality</span></h2><p>The H100 call quality is fairly run-of-the-mill. I called my wife over WiFi and she reported that I sounded a little quiet and distant — she had to take me off loudspeaker<strong> </strong>to hear. After that, though, she said the clarity of my voice was pretty good, and she could make out everything I was saying. It's like 3.6 Roentgen: not great, not terrible.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100-review-app"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review: App</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="wkw4qsksthmm6ynnpPRxN8" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Screenshots-1" alt="A screenshot of the B&O app" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wkw4qsksthmm6ynnpPRxN8.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="2000" height="1125" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline expandable"><a href='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wkw4qsksthmm6ynnpPRxN8.jpg' target='_blank' class='expand-button icon-expand-image icon' ></a></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bang & Olufsen)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The B&O app is excellent. It’s slick and polished, giving you full control over controls and the custom EQ. My only gripe is that the EQ is a little basic — as I mentioned earlier, it's a circle with various characteristics, rather than a proper parametric equalizer. But hey: it works, and it's quick.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100-review-battery-life"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review: Battery life</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="UbaHtZ4X6zwQzSKm6NYZoe" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100-6.JPG" alt="The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 earcups in hand on a stone surface" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UbaHtZ4X6zwQzSKm6NYZoe.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Bang & Olufsen claims the H100 will last 32 hours with ANC on, which is really strong. The <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6-review">Sony WH-1000XM6</a>, <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-generation-review">Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2)</a> and Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 will all give you a respectable 30 hours, while the Apple AirPods Max 2 last just 20. </p><p>After using the headphones for around 7-8 hours over the course of two days in testing, the battery dropped to 74%, which correlates to the manufacturer-stated figure. I only had to charge the cans once during the week I tested them. Not bad at all.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100-review-verdict"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review: Verdict</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="JEwMfyuQThtrr3nX3cyboe" name="Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100-2.JPG" alt="The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 on a blue background" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JEwMfyuQThtrr3nX3cyboe.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Obviously, the elephant in the room here is price. The H100 are a flagship product from a high-end audio brand, so they were always going to be spenny. And it’s not like they don’t justify their position at the top of B&O’s range. Their sound quality and custom EQ are fantastic, the ANC is top-notch, they’re packed full of features to make your life easier, and they’re literally built to last a decade (or more). </p><p>I’m not going to tell you that they’re <em>$1,300</em> better than the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 or B&O’s own H95, though. Because that simply isn’t true. You can get more value for money elsewhere. But you probably already knew that.</p><p>In the end, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 are a gloriously extravagant status symbol. In my eyes, they’re probably the best over-ear ANC headphones you can get, performance- and quality-wise. But if you want the best, you’re gonna have to pay through the nose for it. </p>
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                                <p>I’ll admit it straight away: I’ve fallen head over heels in love with the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 — in my opinion, some of the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-over-ear-headphones">best over-ear headphones</a> on the premium market. Chief among the virtues of the H95 are their sublime sound quality: clear and expansive treble; punchy but detailed mids; rich yet supremely balanced bass; plus, a gloriously wide soundstage.</p><p>Better yet, the H95 are styled beautifully, with craftsmanship worthy of the Norse pantheon. Their leather earcups (sorry, vegans) and padded headband are extremely comfortable, and with an IP53 rating, you can stand getting caught in the rain.</p><p>Obviously, none of the above comes cheap — especially not when made by Bang & Olufsen. And letting the otherwise stellar show down slightly is the ANC, which, although not terrible, feels a little weak for a $1,200 set of cans.</p><p>Originally released in 2020, the H95 are still available in 2026, with updated colorways over the original models. So are they still worth buying? Find out more in my full Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-specs"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: Specs</span></h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Price</strong></p></td><td  ><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Comfortable-Wireless-Cancelling-Headphones-Protective/dp/B0916JNV9T" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$1,199</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bang-Olufsen-Beoplay-H95-Cancellation-Black/dp/B0916JNV9T/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£879</a></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Colors available</strong></p></td><td  ><p>Black; blue; brown; white/gold</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Weight</strong></p></td><td  ><p>11.3 ounces</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Drivers</strong></p></td><td  ><p>40mm, electro-dynamic titanium</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Frequency response</strong></p></td><td  ><p>20-22,000 Hz</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Connectivity</strong></p></td><td  ><p>USB-C; 3.5mm; Bluetooth</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-price-availability"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: Price & availability</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="WP4cyDSF5vLzF867twh9QX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--04" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WP4cyDSF5vLzF867twh9QX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1125" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><ul><li><strong>$1,200 / £879 MSRP</strong></li><li><strong>Around the $850 / £600 with deals in 2026</strong></li><li><strong>Luxury finesse a cut above premium competition</strong></li></ul><p>The H95 were originally released back in 2020. The design hasn’t changed since, with the exception of colorways. In 2026, you can buy the H95 in blue, brown, black, or white/gold. I tested a slightly older model in white/silver, which are no longer stocked on the B&O site — but performance hasn’t changed.</p><p>As a rule, Bang & Olufsen gear doesn’t come cheap, and the Beoplay H95 are no exception. In the U.S., the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Comfortable-Wireless-Cancelling-Headphones-Protective/dp/B0916JNV9T" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">H95 cost a whopping $1,199</a>, while in the U.K., although not quite as extremely priced, they still cost a buttock-clenching <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bang-Olufsen-Beoplay-H95-Cancellation-Black/dp/B0916JNV9T/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£879 at Amazon</a>. However, that's MSRP, and I've seen them drop as low as $850 in the States and £599 in Britain at the time of writing. </p><p>This puts the H95 way, <em>way</em> beyond much of our favorite premium closed-back competition. The <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-generation-review">Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2</a>, for example, cost a mere $449; while the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3-review">Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3</a> cost $479; and the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-airpods-max">Apple AirPods Max</a> cost $549. We’re obviously into ultra-premium territory here, at least in the States, where the H95 compete with the $1,099 <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/i-just-tested-these-usd1-299-headphones-with-magnesium-drivers-and-they-could-be-your-next-pair-of-premium-anc-cans">Focal Bathys MG</a>. </p><p>So, is the steep price worth it over, say, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2? Probably not. I use the Bose at work, and they’re fantastic. But it’s kinda like asking whether a Ferrari is worth buying over a BMW. <em>If</em> you have the money, the H95 give you a luxury finesse that’s just a cut above the rest.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-design-comfort"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: Design & comfort</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.20%;"><img id="CRii8WB5R4vZ4CkjCqYPQX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--05" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CRii8WB5R4vZ4CkjCqYPQX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1124" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><ul><li><strong>Beautiful Scandi design and build quality</strong></li><li><strong>Very comfortable thanks to premium materials</strong></li><li><strong>Not for vegans</strong></li></ul><p>The B&O Beoplay H95 are gorgeous to behold, and then to actually hold, too. Aesthetically, they’re pure Scandi chic — simple, minimalist and contemporary. Despite the design being a few years old now, it hasn’t aged a day.</p><p>Build quality is phenomenal, partly thanks to the premium materials used: brushed aluminum for the structural bits, lambskin leather earcups, a combined leather and fabric headband — it’s all super luxurious. It isn’t just for show, though, and the H95 are well put together, too, feeling like a long-term investment. The construction is up there with the superbly crafted (and equally pricey) magnesium Focal Bathys, and a big step up over the rattly Bose QC Ultra Gen 2.</p><p>Unfortunately, there’s no faux-leather version, so vegans be warned! For vegan-friendly audiophile headphones, check out the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/fiio-ft13-review"><u>FiiO FT13</u></a> ($329).</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="JGw6sNtvoRcwGVXuu7HMRX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--07" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JGw6sNtvoRcwGVXuu7HMRX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1125" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The H95 come with a square, hard-shell aluminum carry case. It’s very protective, but it scratches extremely easily and is hella bulky — which renders it problematic when carrying around in your bag. After scratching my case up taking it to work, I now just leave it at home. I’d prefer a hardened fabric case, as on the Focal Bathys and Bose QC Ultra Gen 2. Thankfully, the H95 fold, so they’re easy to slot into a bag on their own… just avoid them getting crushed.</p><p>The H95 are IP53 rated, meaning they’re dust-protected (that’s the 5) and will hold up against light sprays of water (the 3). As such, you needn’t worry about getting caught in a rain shower. IPX3 also makes them sweatproof, although I’d question the sense of getting $1,200 headphones all stinky and sweaty. If you <em>will</em> be doing that, the earcups can at least be removed with a simple twist, then replaced… for $149 a go.</p><h4 id="comfort-2">Comfort</h4><p>Despite all the luxurious materials, the H95 still feel nice and light on the head, although I prefer a suspended headband setup — like that on the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Audeze-Headphone-Version-Creator-Package/dp/B08ZR34S9T">Audeze LCD-X</a> ($1,099) — for the feeling of true weightlessness. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="cDvh8DL4S2SUE7i7XQQkLX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--11" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cDvh8DL4S2SUE7i7XQQkLX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1125" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The leather earcups are super soft, with thick padding inside. The same is true for the fabric headband interior, too. I love the capacious depth of the earcups, meaning I’ve never felt my helixes touch the drivers. There’s a soft fabric gauze inside the earcups, which <em>is</em> in reach of my ears — but it’s silky soft, delicately thin and, being elasticated, extremely forgiving, so no issues there. I’ve worn the H95 for hours at a time with zero complaints.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-controls"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: Controls</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.20%;"><img id="y3WchbA3BQRbvdak4nYtLX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--19" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y3WchbA3BQRbvdak4nYtLX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1124" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><ul><li><strong>Combination of physical and touch controls</strong></li><li><strong>Physical dials good but easy to knock</strong></li><li><strong>Touch controls surprisingly reliable</strong></li></ul><p>The H95 are operated via a combination of physical and touch controls. On each earcup is a dial. The left controls noise cancellation, allowing you to rotate between transparency mode and ANC, and then to dial in the amount of cancellation you want — different chimes let you know when in each mode, and when ANC is maxed. The right-hand dial controls volume. </p><p>Both are easy to use, even when walking, although I’d have liked a little more tension on the dials. I found it easy to knock them when adjusting the headset or repositioning my (long) hair.</p><p>Playback controls are assigned to the right earcup, which has a touch-sensitive face. A tap pauses/plays; a finger swipe towards your face skips a track; and a swipe towards the back of your head goes backward. I normally hate touch controls, but I’ve got on with these just fine. Weirdly, they’re less easy to knock and engage than the dials, yet I’ve never failed to trigger them when I want to. </p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-connectivity"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: Connectivity</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ZZu9gtHdsiihd5E4mFiuAX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--18" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZZu9gtHdsiihd5E4mFiuAX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1125" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><ul><li><strong>Bluetooth 5.1</strong></li><li><strong>USB-C and 3.5mm connectivity best</strong></li><li><strong>BT multipoint for everyday versatility</strong></li></ul><p>The H95 use Bluetooth 5.1, showing their age in 2026, where we’ve hit Bluetooth 6.1 — which brings (among other things) the LC3 Plus codec for higher-res playback. Of course, 5.1 was <em>de rigueur</em> in 2020 and, even today, most headphones and earbuds are still being released with 5.3 or 5.4 anyway (which have improved range and efficiency over 5.1, but nothing to seriously benefit sound quality). Codec-wise, there’s AAC and SBC, or aptX Adaptive for some higher-quality playback. </p><p>To make the most of these cans, though, you’ll want to use them wired, for which there are two ports: 3.5mm and USB-C (with cables and a 3.5mm splitter included in the carry case). I prefer USB-C, as this lets the headphone’s DAC oversee audio conversion when playing music from my laptop.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:5000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:60.00%;"><img id="yDgqWmLj6RUYZvBLgEXxEM" name="IMG_0617" alt="Bang & Olufsen app being used to customize B&O H95" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yDgqWmLj6RUYZvBLgEXxEM.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="5000" height="3000" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline expandable"><a href='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yDgqWmLj6RUYZvBLgEXxEM.jpg' target='_blank' class='expand-button icon-expand-image icon' ></a></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bang & Olufsen)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Beoplay H95 also pair with the B&O app, which is fairly good. Setup is easy, but the app gets a little shaky if you’ve had to re-pair your headphones with your smartphone between uses. When it<em> is</em> working, the app offers EQ (-ish, more on this later), playback controls, ANC control, a wind guard to prevent buffeting (only accessible via the app, annoyingly) and battery status. </p><p>There’s also multipoint connectivity, so you can have the H95 hooked up to two Bluetooth devices at once. When using them for playback from my laptop, I was able to take calls on my phone automatically through the headphones. So useful.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-anc"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: ANC</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="yjWPLsFM3s56qtE22XoPSX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--20" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yjWPLsFM3s56qtE22XoPSX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1125" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><ul><li><strong>ANC passable but not great</strong></li><li><strong>Digital wind guard handy</strong></li></ul><p>Noise cancellation is my only major gripe with the H95. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t terrible, but it isn’t great either. I was still able to hear bus engines, as well as conversations around me —  admittedly heavily muted on both counts. </p><p>The H95 ANC is on par with the much cheaper <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/shure-aonic-50-gen-2-review"><u>Shure Aonic Gen 2</u></a> ($349), but nowhere near the lofty heights of the Bose QC Ultra Gen 2 — the be all, end all of over-ear ANC. There’s obviously a simple way around this, though: just put on something heavy and turn up the volume.</p><p>The H95 also feature a wind guard, available via the companion app. This is useful if you live in a windy, rainy country like me (I’m in the U.K.), as it almost entirely cuts the annoying buffeting sound of wind. The Aonic Gen 2, by comparison, were terrible in this regard.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-sound-quality"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: Sound quality</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.20%;"><img id="WehipCtAqgQYvRsqis5PNX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--14" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WehipCtAqgQYvRsqis5PNX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1124" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><ul><li><strong>Detailed, textured sound</strong></li><li><strong>Bass well controlled</strong></li><li><strong>Wide soundstage</strong></li></ul><p>Sound quality is what the H95 are all about. The noise is beautiful and refined, with an expansive and detailed treble, punchy and precise mids, and warm yet controlled bass. There’s just so much detail to enjoy, making these perfect daily drivers for audiophiles.</p><p>I tested the H95 using <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/qobuz-review">Qobuz</a>, the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/buying-guide/best-music-streaming-services">best music streaming service</a> for audiophiles. I primarily listened over USB-C, at data transfer rates between 16-bit / 44.1 kHz (CD-quality) and 24-bit / 96-192 kHz (high-res). I also tested over Bluetooth when using the headphones out and about, but everything below is based on my notes from USB-C playback, using the headphones’ internal DAC. </p><h4 id="eq">EQ</h4><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:5333px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="B9tY85ezC8rgrySz8eMTEM" name="IMG_0612" alt="Bang & Olufsen app being used to customize B&O H95" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9tY85ezC8rgrySz8eMTEM.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="1" width="5333" height="3000" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline expandable"><a href='https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9tY85ezC8rgrySz8eMTEM.jpg' target='_blank' class='expand-button icon-expand-image icon' ></a></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bang & Olufsen)</span></figcaption></figure><p>I spent most of my time using the default Optimal EQ profile, which is well-balanced and suitable for almost everything. I’ll point out wherever I diverged from Optimal and why. Just to note, this isn’t a conventional EQ — to create a custom profile, you place a point on a circular map based on the characteristics you want (e.g. more bass). It’s much simpler than a banded or parametric EQ, but still works well for tailoring sound based on the results you want.</p><h4 id="treble">Treble</h4><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="GuY9jRpCRgrtkUWGWFKdKX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--21" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GuY9jRpCRgrtkUWGWFKdKX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1125" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Sound is remarkably detailed. You’ll be hearing effects and noises you’ve never heard before in your most familiar tracks — subtle sparkles, retreating echoes, the softest of backing vocals. Much of this comes down to superb clarity in the treble. I could hear the faintest delay applied to the opening staccato claps in Alphaville’s synth-pop classic, <em>Big in Japan</em>. Danny Carey’s cymbals and high hats in Tool’s <em>Pneuma</em>, meanwhile, were beautifully crisp and sharp. Vocals sound great too — the ethereal vocals of Burn Water’s <em>Ikigai</em> standing tall above the song’s huge booming bass line.</p><iframe allow="" height="390" width="378" id="" style="" class="position-center" data-lazy-priority="low" data-lazy-src="https://widget.qobuz.com/playlist/59666746?zone=GB-en"></iframe><p>The only uncomfortable treble was that baked into a song’s production to begin with — like Stewart Copeland’s piercing cymbals on The Police’s <em>Truth Hits Everybody</em> (which are usually borderline painful). I simply switched to a custom treble reduction EQ to solve the problem, using the B&O smartphone app via Bluetooth (even while listening on my laptop via USB-C). Very handy.</p><h4 id="mids">Mids</h4><p>The H95 have the cleanest midrange of any cans I can remember using, with plenty of power yet ample definition. Guitar riffs sound super textured and clinical, even on sludgy and distorted songs. I could hear every single scratch of distortion on Metallica’s <em>Seek & Destroy</em>, and Melvins’ <em>Honey Bucket</em>. I use these songs to test mid-tone separation, as each features two guitars playing similar riffs to widen the sound, but which lesser cans can easily muddy together — no such problems on the H95.  </p><h4 id="bass">Bass</h4><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.20%;"><img id="jrusXPgmoTMjFNojKUtnDX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--12" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jrusXPgmoTMjFNojKUtnDX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1124" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Bass is rich and deep, but deftly controlled. As great as the Bose QC Ultra Gen 2 are, sometimes I find them a little bass-forward when I don’t want them to be. The H95 offer that extra balance and sophistication, scaling back bass to avoid overwhelming everything else. When you want the power and depth, though — in electronic dance music, for example — both are there for you. The big ol’ subby bassline of Burn Water’s <em>Ikigai</em> pulsated warmly through the drivers with no distortion at all.</p><p>If you need a little more oomph in the subby region — something I found on Skream’s ultra-low (and aptly named) <em>Sub Island</em> — no bother: simply crank the sound profile slider towards “High Bass”.</p><h4 id="soundstage-2">Soundstage</h4><p>The H95 soundstage is lovely and wide, too. Mk.Gee’s <em>Dream Police</em> sounded as atmospherically spatial as it ought to, while the opening xylophonic chimes of Phil Collins’ <em>Hand in Hand</em> floated gracefully in stereo between each ear.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-mic-quality"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: Mic quality</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.20%;"><img id="thivoPaSvbXXTbeRSPTjJX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--15" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/thivoPaSvbXXTbeRSPTjJX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1124" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><ul><li><strong>Mic a little tinny</strong></li><li><strong>But fine for calls</strong></li></ul><p>The H95 microphone is a little weak, I’ll admit. I used the mic to record some voice clips and the results were a little scratchy and tinny. Likewise, I called my wife, and she reported my voice sounding a little distant. </p><p>Still, I had no problems using the H95 for phone calls over several months testing —  speaking to family and friends, sorting admin over the phone, and even arranging a workshop appointment with a hard-of-hearing motorcycle mechanic. In short, the mic isn’t perfect, but it’s fine for calls — you’ll get by (although you may need to speak up).</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-battery-life"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: Battery life</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ebYqyvcAPQFjkSmM5N2JMX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--02" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebYqyvcAPQFjkSmM5N2JMX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1125" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><ul><li><strong>Very strong 50-hour battery life</strong></li><li><strong>38 hours with ANC on</strong></li><li><strong>Better than premium rivals</strong></li></ul><p>Bang & Olufsen rate the H95 for up to 50 hours of battery over Bluetooth with ANC off, and around 38 with ANC on. Most of my testing was spent listening through the H95 over USB-C, but I tested the headphones over Bluetooth for around a week, using them at work for four to five hours at a time. I was able to get around a week’s life out of the H95, more or less tracking to the 40-ish hours playback time.</p><p>This is strong battery life on paper — the QC Ultra, in comparison, are rated for 30 hours; the Focal Bathys MG for 38 hours. The H95 have the longevity for any situation you can throw at them, save travelling for days on end away from power sources.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-bang-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-verdict"><span>Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review: Verdict</span></h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2000px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="3oZcLDGJThzxjgNUSPgMMX" name="Bang and Olufsen H95--01-LIST" alt="Bang & Olufsen H95 in silver and white" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3oZcLDGJThzxjgNUSPgMMX.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2000" height="1125" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There’s an old adage that ‘you get what you pay for’. Often, it’s pretty easy to debunk that as a tech journalist. There are a great many products out there which defy that rule — it’s just that the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 don’t. </p><p>These headphones look, feel, and behave every cent of their $1,200 price tag: effortlessly refined and highly detailed audio; gorgeous Scandi styling; premium build and construction. My only major gripe with them is the ANC, which could be better, but it’s by no means awful. </p><p>As extravagantly pricey as the H95 are, there’s no doubt in my mind: if I could afford these headphones, I’d buy them in a heartbeat.</p>
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                                <p>There is no shortage of earbud options out there, at a range of different prices. Those with all of the money spare might struggle, though, with most premium options coming in at $400-$500. Well, now there is an option for the very richest amongst us — the Bang & Olufsen Grace, which cost an eye-watering $1,500.</p><p>You do get a stunning pair of buds for the price, though. Metal build, Dolby Atmos, a "pearl blasted aluminum" case. But that price is still a lot — especially when you remember that you could get six pairs of <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/airpods/apple-airpods-pro-3-review">AirPods Pro 3</a> for the same price. Fun for all the extended family.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-premium-earbuds-massive-price"><span>Premium earbuds, massive price</span></h3><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="sqSubV8cjyQuxrvDbLxLuT" name="Bang & Olufsen Grace.jpg" alt="Bang & Olufsen Grace" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sqSubV8cjyQuxrvDbLxLuT.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bang & Olufsen)</span></figcaption></figure><p>So what do you get for your $1,500? First up is their premium build and classy style. B&O's audio gear always looks pretty special, and the Grace buds are no different. There's that silver accent of the stem, with the logo slammed down the side. The earbud portion itself is black, so it should just blend into your ear. </p><p>They look a bit like a pair of really fancy AirPods — and there's nothing wrong with that at all.</p><p>The other AirPods-like feature is the touch controls. Rather than the tapping and swiping you'll usually find on earbuds, the Grace controls feature haptic feedback, much like the AirPods Pro and <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/apple-airpods-4-review">AirPods 4</a>. Those are some of the best earbuds controls around, so if these are similar, I'm looking forward to seeing how they pan out.</p><p>You'll be putting the buds into a metal charging case, made out of "pearl blasted aluminum." That means that the case has a textured finish, a bit like sand blasting, only much more upscale. It looks <em>lovely.</em></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1200px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ryVML3RKcpKitczAeX28v" name="Bang & Olufsen Grace.jpg" alt="Bang & Olufsen Grace" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ryVML3RKcpKitczAeX28v.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1200" height="675" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bang & Olufsen)</span></figcaption></figure><p>There's a reason the guy above looks so pleased with himself — and it's almost certainly down to the sound stuff that B&O has packed into the buds. </p><p>There's a 12mm driver inside the buds, for what Bang & Olufsen tells us is the brand's best and most open sound ever. We'll have to wait and see before we can pass final judgment, but given the brand's marvelous track record, I'm not too worried.</p><p>Dolby Atmos is here for the surround sound spatial audio fans, and is more likely to be similar to Apple's version rather than Bose's third-party approach. B&O says it's to make them sound more like loudspeakers, so it's almost certainly going to be slightly more restrained. Which sounds alright by me</p><p>ANC is a given, of course. There's apparently 4x the ANC (we're not told what that's being compared to, presumably older B&O buds), so we should be looking at some excellent noise canceling. Traditionally, B&O has focused on sound rather than noise blocking, so it's unlikely that the ANC will bother Sony or Bose just yet. </p><h2 id="where-s-the-battery-life">Where's the battery life?</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="AZyceqDmgLjYgK3X256Fg3" name="Bang & Olufsen Grace.jpg" alt="Bang & Olufsen Grace" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AZyceqDmgLjYgK3X256Fg3.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Bang & Olufsen)</span></figcaption></figure><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-more-from-tom-s-guide"><span>More from Tom's Guide</span></h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-17-vs-iphone-air-vs-iphone-17-pro-vs-iphone-17-pro-max-heres-how-they-stack-up">iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Here’s how they stack up</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-appliances/smeg-just-dropped-its-new-portable-induction-cooktop-after-testing-it-i-think-its-a-holiday-season-essential">Smeg just dropped its new portable induction cooktop — after testing it, I think it's a holiday season essential</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/9-top-new-shows-id-stream-this-week-on-netflix-apple-tv-plus-and-more-sept-22-28">9 top new shows I'd stream this week on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and more (Sept. 22-28)</a></li></ul>
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