Beoplay H95

If you’re considering a pair of Bang & Olufsen cans, then you’re already aware of how the law of diminishing returns pertains to them. The difference in sound between a pair of $100 and $450 headphones is far greater than the difference between a pair of $450 and $1250 headphones—that’s just a fact. But if you’re considering B&O, then you’re likely reaching for that pinnacle of sound. Well, stay here; you’re getting close. It’s difficult to not be impressed while unboxing them. The fit and finish of everything from the box to the aluminum case to the headphones exclaim quality. They sound great right out of the box. They are so neutral they would make the Swiss look antagonistic. Bright, crisp highs with the very occasional hint of sibilance. Present mids. Tight, clean bass. They will thump when required without complaining. I don’t think you’ll find a more-expansive soundstage on a pair of closed back headphones. Prior to purchasing my H95s, my favorite headphones were the Bowers & Wilkins Px8s. The H95s certainly sound more refined and I’m able to discern more detail. The Px8s required an extensive break in period, and still sound warm and require equalization for optimum sound, while the H95s sound great with a flat signal, which is a good thing because I don’t care for the “Beosonic” approach to an equalizer, which amounts to plotting dot within a circle that is marked bright, relaxed, energetic and warm. Here, B&O clearly tried to reinvent the “wheel” and failed. Note to B&O: bands work, use them. The good news is you likely won’t find the need to adjust the sound. The app, by the way, offers minimal customization. I have one complaint about the sound: these headphones often lack volume. For most songs it’s not an issue, but when it is you feel like Clark Griswold at the closed gates of that amusement park (interesting side note: when I used the name of the amusement park in the movie, Amazon’s AI thought I was talking about their largest retail competitor and wouldn’t publish this review).. Speaking of volume, the volume dial is a brilliant touch. Spinning that wheel to adjust the volume has a very satisfying feel, however I find the dial on the left ear cup for ANC adjustment annoying. A button would accomplish the same with less effort, but I’m quibbling. In the final analysis, you’ll definitely discern greater detail and enjoy a more expansive soundstage with your H95s than with the less-expensive Px8s or say, the Sony WH-1000XM6s or Bose QC Ultras (I own those as well). Indeed, the H95s just sound better, but not by a staggering amount. Comfort. The lamb skin ear pads conform nicely to the ear and create a proper seal. The H95 are quite comfortable. I find the Bowers and Wilkins Px8s to be the most-comfortable cans I’ve ever worn. If the Px8s are a 10/10, then the H95s are a 8/10. I can wear them for hours without feeling warm or fatigued, but I’m definitely aware I’m wearing headphones, whereas with the Px8s I’ve forgotten I’m wearing them. Perhaps a larger ear cup would kelp the H95s. Battery: The battery is supposed to give you thirty hours with ANC. I’ve found thirty hours to be on the generous side, by maybe as much as twenty percent. ANC: I’m guessing that, if you’re considering these headphones, then you’re chasing perfect sound, thus ANC isn’t your top priority. That’s good. The ANC is adequate, not special. If you’re looking for cutting edge ANC, then grab the latest pair of plastic Bose or Sony headphones. In the meantime, I’m going to get back to my music and continue trying to think of a way to talk my wife into believing I need a pair of H100s Happy listening! UPDATE: I’m testing the beta version of an app upgrade, and there are a couple of important updates. Now, the ANC has ten separate settings, so a dial to control them is more appropriate and efficient. Additionally, the ANC has greatly improved with the new update. I’m not sure when it will be available to the general public, but it’s coming. UPDATE 08/21/25: I have had my headphones for exactly two months and the leather color is fading terribly on the ear pads. I own about a dozen pair of headphones, and I rotate their use, so it’s not like I’ve been using my H95s exclusively for two months. I would say they’ve probably been worn for 40-50 hours and they’re already starting to wear. I’ve reached out to Bang & Olufsen and will report what (if anything) I hear from them. UPDATE: 09/10/25: To this date I’ve not received a response from B&O. Very disappointed.

I’ve been very impressed with my Beoplay H95 headphones, which I have been using for about 2 weeks. For context, I am a classical musician and record my own music. When researching BT ANC headphones, I sought out experiences by classical musicians, or people who listen to classical music, as the needs are different compared to other musical genres. Despite an extensive search I did not find much in this area so I am posting some of my experiences as they might be of interest to others. 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.

So I’ve spent the night testing the Focal Bathys, B&O H95’s and Soundcore Q45’s. Here’s what I think. 1. The difference between the high end and the Q45’s is less than you’d think. For the vast majority of people I’d recommend the Q45’s (or fairly equivalent Sony). 2. Build Quality: - [ ] H95 by far the most premium, but Focal is well built as well. Q45’s are plasticy, but the clear benefit is how lightweight they are. 3. Comfort: - [ ] Q45 by a mile. The Focal’s aren’t uncomfortable, but not in the same ballpark. The worst part of the H95’s (in fact, in my opinion, the only downside) is they aren’t a particularly comfortable headphone. The clamping is significant, but a big part of the sound quality. It’s not bad, but I’m concerned about the long flight comfort level. Focals are a good middle ground on comfort - love the big ear cups with lots of room. That said, you’ll look a little like Princess Leah wearing these things. - [ ] Sound Quality: - [ ] For me, the H95 takes it. The biggest difference is depth and sound stage. The sound just opens up with B&O in a way where you can identify instruments with clear separation. Everything comes off as so well-controlled and accurate. Perhaps a touch mid-recessed where the Focals are very mid-forward. The Focals also sounds great, but it’s much more 2D, with a big forward sound - and they’re a ton more powerful. They feel like listening on a powered amp with headroom to spare. They run a bit thick in the mids for me personally, where it can get wooly in areas where I’d want more articulation. The Soundcore’s aren’t terrible and surprisingly could come close to hanging - but just not in the same league here. That said, this is listening back to back - in isolation and practice, I’d imagine most would be perfectly happy with audio quality from them. Sound quality is my top priority here, so im going with the B&O’s as they have a sound signature that just speaks to me more than the Bathys. All solid picks though depending on what your priority is. Focal still a 5 star headphone in my mind - and I wish I could keep both.

My my pair of Beoplay H-95 arrived this past weekend. Everything I have seen and heard about this headset and how premium it was turned out to be very true. From the packaging, to the case, the H-95 themselves. These headsets are gorgeous, very very well built with premium materials. I also heard that these headsets were not very loud which turned out to be true on it’s default setting. However a quick adjustment to the settings in the app fixed that problem for me. Now I have nice, clean, crisp sound with some nice punchy year smooth base. Now I will say these headphones are smaller than they look and they can be a little snug, especially if you have an above average sized head, but even still somehow these heads are very comfortable. They are easy to set up in the app. However there is a reason why I gave these headsets a 4 instead of a 5 is because thought it can be sync to 2 separate devices, you would have to manually pair it with the bluetooth of the second device even though it is connected through the app in order to transition it from music to movies on the second device. Also as nice as the sound is with the H-95, the truth is that it is nothing different than my Bose 700 and my Bose QC’s and for the $1K price tag I paid for the H-95, the soond should be leagues better vs the $400 I paid for the Bose 700 a few years ago and the $300 plus I paid for the QC’s when they first came out. Although I don’t really use noise cancellation all that much, the noise cancellation with the H-95 is average at best. In fact, the Bose 700 & Bose QC noise cancellation is far better. Over all, I like these headsets and I don’t regret the purchase. If you have the means to pay the high price tag, I recommend you purchase these. Expensive, very much so but they are very very nice headsets. Pros: Beautiful Premium Headsets Made out of premium materials, very well built Pure Luxury Quality clean Sound & and Audio, no distortions Easy Set Up Comfortable to wear despite snug fit Compact, easy to pack up for travel Cons: $1K price tag Average at best Noise Cancellation Volume/Sound can be lacking without adjustments Snug fit Verdict: Buy it if you have the financial means and if you really want ro indulge a little bit. Either way, you cannot go wrong.

The Beoplay H95 headphones are the epitome of style, comfort, and performance, delivering an unparalleled listening experience. With their sleek and minimalist design, these headphones exude luxury, making them as much a fashion statement as a top-tier audio device. The premium materials, including memory foam ear cushions and lightweight aluminum, ensure hours of comfortable wear without fatigue. In terms of performance, the sound quality is exceptional, offering deep bass, crisp highs, and a perfectly balanced midrange. The adaptive noise cancellation is top-notch, creating an immersive experience even in noisy environments. Additionally, the long battery life—up to 38 hours—means you can enjoy uninterrupted music or calls for extended periods. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or simply appreciate high-end tech, the Beoplay H95 headphones are a stunning combination of form and function.

1000 percent not new, rewrap the outer plastic, inner paper seal, one side is break, you can open it to the side. Look like someone order it and return, they reseal and sale it as new instead of used. Be carefully with this seller. Not from amazon, this is third party. 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. If this new, it a solid buy. Now i did check with B&O they said another master piece will be release at the end of these years which more superior then this one. You may just wait if you plan on get one

I've had a not-so-great experience with the Beoplay H95. Of all the headphones I've tested I feel the H95 is the best for me personally but each version I've tried has its slightly annoyances that made me return them. I really love the sound of these, there's great instrument separation and soundstage in the songs I've played, noticed low frequencies I hear slightly better than the competition; the sub-bass is where it shines. I loved the tuning that I didn't have to EQ it which says a lot. Great touch controls unlike the overly sensitive Momentum 4. Despite my big head, I really like the clamping force on these but they don't extend as much. Now the issues I've had are related to the headphones DSP, dac/amp. In the past models from Serial Number 33xx to 35xx some H95s had issues with a coil whine, mosquito-like buzzing sound on the left earcup and the DAC making a pop/click sound after audio is played and stopped. This buzz occurred for about 20-30 seconds then stops after switching the sound modes (anc, neutral, transparency). It's fixed with their newer version with Serial Number 36xxx which I received and I thought wow I'd keep them after testing the left earcup only to find the issue (but irritating to me) with pops again after sound is played and stopped on any device. To some, it's a non-issue but it shouldn't be happening. You can play audio from your phone or source device and it makes a pop before sound is played, a pop after sound is paused/stopped sometimes immediately or a few seconds later. It's horrible on Firefox when seeking, skipping on any websites media player, it's not as bad on Chromium-based browsers. It happens on my phones so no registry edits can fix it, it's their DAC. I've tested the PX7 S2, PX8, Momentum 4, Sony XM5, XB910N and other TWS earbuds and they don't have this problem. There's definitely something wrong their DAC/amp which maybe forces a power-saving mode when no audio is played. I'm gonna miss the sound of the H95 but for the price, it's a NO.

I just purchased these as an alternative to the apple AirPods Max (APM). My main goal was to find a set of wireless headphones with better sound quality. I was initially skeptical that I would find ones really any better than the APM. Just received them today and man, was I very pleasantly supprised! Main characteristics that I liked include: 1) Sound quality and sound stage is noticeable better than APM, with clear crisp highs, well balanced meds, and a firm but not overpowering bass. While the APM are quite good, but these are a clear step above. 2) Comfort - better than APM as they sit very comfortably on my head and do not clamp and rest easy on my ears (and I have large ears, so this is very important). Less fatigue and 'breath' better - quite comfortable, 3) Noise cancelling is very good (maybe not the very best in class but certainly good enough for home/office use and travel), and 4) wireless is flawless with no drop out as I walk around the house. Strongly recommended if you have the $$ to spare value sound quality and comfort.

Dobra jakość dźwięku, około 30% lepsza niż w BOSE quietcomfort 35. Natomiast są bardzo ciężkie i niewygodne. Po godzinie słuchania boli głowa w miejscu pałąka niezależnie od ustawienia rozmiaru. Jest to totalnie nieakceptowalne za tą cenę.

They look great, color navy blue is beautiful! The ANC is excellent and the features are very convenient. However they are too tight, not loud enough, and dont fit well on medium sized ears. Comfort is key and these are not too comfortable specially for their price.

Muy bien sonido... Depende de cada oído y sensibilidad... Pero a mí no se me hicieron sorprendentes en relación a otros que tengo B&W, Sennheiser momentum, Sony wh4, focal bathys..... El sonido es bueno y diferente... Pero retomo: nada sorprendente, los conservador conservaré solo porque los compré a buen precio, pero no pagaría un precio regular definitivamente por ellos. El arco no es muy cómodo y es un poco incómodo al usarlos por más tiempo en el borde de la cabeza. Conclusión: Buenos pero dentro de su categoría..... Nada espectacular

Excellent produit :) Finition impeccable

These headphones deliver excellent sound quality - crisp highs, rich mids, and deep, punchy bass that truly enhances the listening experience. The build quality is outstanding, combining durability with a sleek, luxurious design. Every detail, from the materials to the finish, feels premium. If you're looking for both superior audio performance and top-tier craftsmanship, these headphones are a perfect choice.