Forget the AirPods Max! | B&O Beoplay H95 ANC Headphones Review

Reviewing the Bang & Olufsen B&O BeoPlay H95 noise cancelling headphones, a super-expensive rival to Apple's AirPods Max, and the best pair of ANC 'phones I've tested in 2021. The audio quality is superb, as you'd hope for something this expensive, while you also get Qualcomm AptX Adaptie support for movies and gaming.

I've been testing the BeoPlay H95 for almost two weeks now, enjoying the peace from B&O's noise cancellation smarts. This ANC can automatically adapt to suit your environment, but I preferred just cranking it right up. That way you can drown out most of what's going on around you.

Bang & Olufsen have put those 95 years of experience to good use here. The dual 40mm titanium drivers pump out incredible sound, for any genre of music.

The only sore point with these headphones is the B&O app. On Android it had issues staying connected with my BeoPlay H95, often throwing up errors.

That issue aside, I loved reviewing these headphones, which are definitely among the best I've ever tested. If you have the cash and are tempted by Apple's AirPods Max, I'd say grab these instead.

[BangOlufsenManchester]

So good to see H95 in your hands, glad you like them! You're one of my favourite tech YouTubers. I bought a new laptop and phone based on your reviews, both were exactly how you described. All the best, John.

[dvdv]

The next generation of headphones: budget cancelling headphones. 😅😭

[Abrikosmanden]

I bought a pair of H95 a few weeks ago, and i COULD NOT be happier about that decision! They're extremely well built and sound absolutely sublime! 700 quid is a very fair price IMHO.

[atticusnah]

Had mine for 5 months now and love them. No regrets with this treat.

[darshandhillon]

I have the h95 and tried the airpod Max's. no competition h95 is leagues ahead.

[marcstephen]

Awesome video! I just returned my AirPods Max to purchase these. Couldn’t fathom keeping them when these were in the relatively same price range. The sound quality and craftsmanship of these headphones is sublime. Definitely a work of art!

[mhortop]

I have these H95’s and they are spectacular! They blow all competition out of the water. The Apple AirPods Max sound dull by comparison and the Sennheiser Momentum 3’s do not have the rich and detailed warmth that these B&O’s have. Very impressed with them, highly recommended. 🎧👍

[cathevans]

They look good, but all I heard was £700!

[artactreact]

hi! Anc does actually work when using the cable . I've owned the 95s for a month and they are great. Other than a bit heavy and they must be switched on when wired. You can also used them while charging. Thanx for the review.

[newyorknewyork]

Great review! You helped me decide that I should be purchasing the H95s. Luckily B&O NYC offered to sell them at 720 USD instead of the retail of 899 USD. Matching the sale price at SSENSE!

[HypeCheese]

3:34 you're saying the ANC doesn't work with the cable on? That can't be right as it means it wouldn't work on planes?

[jdogg]

You mentioned around 3:33 that the anc doesn't work while cabled, this may be incorrect as mine seem to work well wired.

[padmakamirihagalla]

Being the two most expensive ANCs, I'd be really happy to see a very detailed comparison with Master and Dynamic MW75. I'm considering between the two including how well each performs wired as well. Thanks in advance :-D

[jttcosmos]

One thing I'd add is that they also have very good microphones. So you can use them as your work headset as well.

[Rentani]

On my iphone I found the app worked just fine however the features are certainly lacking. Didn't have the audio issues either when tweaking anything. I would have expected a proper eq in the app rather than what ever they call that useless area map seeing as increasing one thing directly decreases another.

Sound quality was amazing and after using an eq in a music app to tweak it to my liking a little bit more, I don't think there's any improvement that could really be made in terms of the sound quality.

Battery life has been decent and pretty on point to what they were suggesting.

Really love the dials. Insanely convienient.

If you have the money and are looking for top end wireless headphones, these would be my go to.

[egj]

I have been using these for over 3 years and I love them so much. They have never failed to connect, all mechanics are still like new and the sound is just so nice and well balanced. The battery life is still really nice and I only charge them once or twice a month (use them daily for around 2 hours). They only downside (if there is any) is that new earpads are pretty expensive at around 100 dollars. And the app has gotten MUCH better... but is still a bit slow to connect.

[Dylan-crub]

Are they really worth the money tho isn't the Airpod Max, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Sony XM5 not better for price/quality ratio?

[johnhaydock]

Lucky enough to own these... Yes they were expensive... But they are incredibly well built and sound amazing....audiophile grade noise cancellers....

[rationalityfirst]

4:12 I noticed those at the beginning of the video and I'm satisfied to hear they're actual working dials

[gregmartyn]

I've been wanting a pair of these for months but they're just to god damn expensive.. For £700 I'd buy the Mi 11 lol