Beoplay H95 vs H100
Is Bang & Olufsen's Flagship Upgrade Worth It?

Launched in 2020, the Beoplay H95 established itself as one of the finest wireless headphones money could buy. Four years later, Bang & Olufsen replaced it with the Beoplay H100 — not as an incremental update, but as a comprehensive rethinking of what a wireless headphone could be.

At £1,299 in the UK, the H100 costs significantly more than the H95 at its launch price. The question is whether the improvements justify that premium — and for whom the H95 remains the more sensible choice on the pre-owned market.

Titanium Drivers & Hi-Res Sound

The most significant acoustic upgrade in the H100 is its titanium driver, paired with a frequency response that extends to 40,000 Hz in Hi-Res mode — far beyond the H95's 22,000 Hz ceiling. When connected via USB-C (which doubles as an audio input), the H100 can deliver true 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio, bringing it close to what you'd expect from a high-end wired headphone.

Ten Microphones for ANC & Calls

The H95 used four microphones for active noise cancellation. The H100 uses ten — and Bang & Olufsen claims the result is more than twice as effective. In real-world use, this translates to significantly better isolation on flights and in busy environments, and considerably clearer call quality.

Dual Haptic Control Dials

The H95 had a single haptic dial, slightly recessed into the driver housing. The H100 moves the dial to the outer rim of each ear cup — one for volume, one for ANC level — giving a more natural, fluid control experience that audiophiles consistently praise. It's a small change that makes a meaningful difference day-to-day.

EarSense & Spatial Audio

Two features unique to the H100. EarSense continuously adjusts the sound profile in real-time based on how the headphones are sitting on your head — particularly useful for listeners whose fit shifts during long sessions. Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos head tracking creates a three-dimensional soundstage, though this feature divides opinion: some love it, others prefer to disable it.

Repairability & Longevity

The H100 is designed to last. User-replaceable ear pads and battery, a five-year warranty with Beocare, and a modular construction make it a meaningfully more sustainable purchase than the H95 — and a stronger long-term investment.