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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 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 H95
  • HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
HearWiki score
73
84
Sound
8.7
9.4
Noise cancelling
7.5
-
Battery
8.9
-
Calls
6.0
-
Value
4.3
8.0
Price (USD)
$1,250
$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

HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled (2024) against Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 (2020). The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • Beoplay H952020
  • Arya Unveiled20244 yr newer
What differsBeoplay H95Arya Unveiled

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

Specifications

Beoplay H95Arya Unveiled
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,250
$1,200
HearWiki score
73
84
Released
2020
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
20 Hz - 22 kHz
8 Hz - 65 kHz
Sound signature
v-shaped
-
Impedance
12 Ω
27 Ω
Sensitivity
101.5 dB/mW
94 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.1
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
50 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
38 h
-
Full charge time
180 min
-
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
both
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
323 g
413 g
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
Yes
-
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
-
Pad material
leather
-
Connector
-
6.35 mm
Balanced connection
-
Yes
Microphones
8
-

What reviewers said

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 are premium over-ear headphones that combine a luxurious, well-crafted design with a spacious, detailed sound signature. They offer strong active noise cancellation, an impressive battery life, and a host of modern conveniences like adaptive ANC, multipoint Bluetooth, and a custom EQ, making them a top-tier choice for travel and daily commutes despite their steep price.

  • Pro:Exceptional build quality and premium materials
  • Pro:Long battery life, even with ANC enabled
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
  • Con:Very high price point
  • Con:ANC performance is good but not class-leading
  • Con:No water resistance rating

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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