Over-Ear
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100
78Great
$2200
Full review dataBang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled - Outstanding overall at around $2299.
Over-Ear
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled
88Outstanding
$2299
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.5
Value5.5
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled
Sound9.5
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 | HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $2200 | $2299 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | planar |
| Driver size | 40 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 8Hz-65kHz |
| Impedance | - | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 95 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | - |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 32 h | - |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 32 h | - |
| Full charge time | 60 min | - |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 5 h | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| ANC type | adaptive | - |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Voice assistant | voice assistant support | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 375 g | 450 g |
| Case weight | 350 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP53 | - |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Balanced connection | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 10 | - |
| Call noise reduction | ANC/Transparency microphones | - |
What reviewers said
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100
The Beoplay H100 is a top-tier wireless over-ear headphone from Bang & Olufsen, blending luxury materials with advanced tech. It offers hybrid ANC, LDAC support for high-res audio, and a long-lasting battery that can be quickly topped up. With its IP53 rating and touch controls, it's designed for both style and everyday durability.
- Pro:Excellent build quality and premium design
- Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation with transparency mode
- Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC codec
- Con:Very expensive price point
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Heavier than some rivals at 375g
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled
The HE1000 Unveiled is a premium open-back planar headphone that elevates high-end performance with a remarkably expansive, precise soundstage and detailed, engaging vocals. It delivers top-tier resolution and dynamics for its price, though its exposed driver cups demand careful handling and it lacks a 4.4mm cable in the box. Overall, it stands as a highly accomplished flagship for discerning listeners.
- Pro:Outstanding resolution and dynamics
- Pro:Very large, precise soundstage
- Pro:Engaging vocal presentation
- Con:Exposed cups require careful handling
- Con:No 4.4mm cable included
- Con:High price point
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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