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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 vs HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth - Outstanding overall at around $1399.

Score breakdown

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
  • HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth
HearWiki score
73
83
Sound
8.7
9.3
Noise cancelling
7.5
-
Battery
8.9
-
Calls
6.0
-
Value
4.3
8.8
Price (USD)
$1,250
$1,400

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 HE 1000 Stealth (2023) against Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 (2020). The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C.

  • Beoplay H952020
  • HE 1000 Stealth20233 yr newer
What differsBeoplay H95HE 1000 Stealth

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No

Specifications

Beoplay H95HE 1000 Stealth
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,250
$1,400
HearWiki score
73
83
Released
2020
2023
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
neutral
Impedance
12 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
101.5 dB/mW
93 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
458 g
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
Yes
-
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
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 HE 1000 Stealth

The HiFiMAN HE 1000 Stealth is a wired, open-back planar magnetic flagship that delivers a neutral, highly detailed sound signature. It's easier to drive than typical planars thanks to its 32-ohm impedance and 93 dB sensitivity, yet still rewards quality amplification. With its relatively lightweight build for a large headphone and detachable balanced cable, it offers strong technical performance and comfort, though its size and price may not suit everyone.

  • Pro:Refined, neutral sound with excellent detail
  • Pro:Easier to drive than most planar headphones
  • Pro:Comfortable for its large over-ear design
  • Con:Still relatively heavy at 458 grams
  • Con:Large fit may be awkward for smaller heads
  • Con:Treble can sound uneven on bright recordings

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

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