Over-Ear
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
78Great
$1427
Full review dataBang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 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 H95
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery9.0
Calls7.5
Value5.5
HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled
Sound9.5
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 | HiFiMAN HE 1000 Unveiled |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $1427 | $2299 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | planar |
| Driver size | 40 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 22,000 Hz | 8Hz-65kHz |
| Impedance | 12 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101.5 dB/mW | 95 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | - |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | - |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 50 h | - |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 38 h | - |
| Full charge time | 180 min | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| ANC type | adaptive | - |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | both | - |
| Voice assistant | native voice assistant | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 323 g | 450 g |
| Case weight | 500 g | - |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| Foldable | Yes | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Balanced connection | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 8 | - |
What reviewers said
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 are high-end over-ear wireless headphones that blend a refined, premium build with a spacious, detailed sound signature. They offer a long-lasting battery, adaptive noise cancellation, and practical features like Bluetooth multipoint and touch controls, making them a strong choice for travel and daily commutes—though their very high price and average ANC performance may give some buyers pause.
- Pro:Luxurious, durable construction with premium materials
- Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
- Con:Extremely expensive for the performance offered
- Con:Noise cancellation is decent but not class-leading
- Con:Uses real leather, which may not appeal to all
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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