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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 vs Meze Empyrean II

What Beoplay H100 does better (2) and where Empyrean II wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100
Bang & Olufsen · 2024Beoplay H100
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $1,850
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Meze Empyrean II
Meze · 2023Empyrean II
1 advantage≈ $3,200
7.3Noise control & calls4.0

Why is Beoplay H100 better than Empyrean II?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Empyrean II: No
  2. Weight375 g vs 385 g+3%

Why is Empyrean II better than Beoplay H100?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 8 Hz+25%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB105 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Dolby AtmosYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones10—
Battery & charging
Battery life32 h—
Battery life with ANC30 h—
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight375 g385 g
Protection ratingIP53—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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