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Audeze MM-500 vs Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100

What MM-500 does better (3) and where Beoplay H100 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audeze MM-500
Audeze · 2022MM-500
3 advantages≈ $1,900
vs
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100
Bang & Olufsen · 2024Beoplay H100
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $1,850
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.3

Why is MM-500 better than Beoplay H100?

  1. Driver size90 mm vs 40 mm2.2×
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  3. Highest frequency50,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+25%

Why is Beoplay H100 better than MM-500?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · MM-500: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Audeze MM-500Audeze MM-500≈ $1,900
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size90 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency50,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance18 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB103 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—10
Battery & charging
Battery life—32 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time—1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—375 g
Protection rating—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
Dust protection (IP)—5
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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