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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 vs HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled - Outstanding overall at around $1199.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100
  • HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
HearWiki score
76
84
Sound
8.9
9.4
Noise cancelling
9.3
-
Battery
7.8
-
Calls
6.3
-
Value
2.8
8.0
Price (USD)
$1,950
$1,200

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

Both shipped in 2024. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • Beoplay H1002024
  • Arya Unveiled2024
What differsBeoplay H100Arya Unveiled

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

Specifications

Beoplay H100Arya Unveiled
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,950
$1,200
HearWiki score
76
84
Released
2024
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
planar magnetic
Driver type
dynamic
planar
Driver size
40 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
10 Hz - 40 kHz
8 Hz - 65 kHz
Impedance
-
27 Ω
Sensitivity
103 dB/mW
94 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
32 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
32 h
-
Full charge time
60 min
-
Quick charge
5 min → 5 h
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
375 g
413 g
Case weight
350 g
-
Water resistance
IP53
-
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
-
Connector
-
6.35 mm
Balanced connection
-
Yes
Microphones
10
-

What reviewers said

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is a high-end over-ear headphone that pairs premium materials with adaptive active noise cancellation and a long-lasting 32-hour battery. It offers wireless convenience via Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support, along with touch controls and a customizable EQ through app support. Its IP53 rating adds a layer of durability, making it suitable for everyday premium use.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:32-hour battery life on a single charge
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity
  • Con:High price point
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)

HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled

The HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled is a high-end open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers exceptional detail, tonal accuracy, and a balanced soundstage, making it a strong contender for audiophiles. Its grill-less design reduces reflections for cleaner audio, and it offers easy drivability for its class, though the exposed drivers require careful handling. With a neutral-to-warm tuning and broad frequency extension, it provides a compelling blend of technical performance and musicality.

  • Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and tonal accuracy
  • Pro:Spacious and well-defined imaging
  • Pro:Comfortable for extended listening sessions
  • Con:Exposed driver design requires careful handling
  • Con:Limited connectivity options out of the box
  • Con:Ear-cup material may not appeal to everyone

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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