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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H95 vs Stax SR-L500 MK2

What BeoPlay H95 does better (2) and where SR-L500 MK2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H95
Bang & Olufsen · 2020BeoPlay H95
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $920
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Stax SR-L500 MK2
Stax · 2021SR-L500 MK2
2 advantages≈ $880
6.2Noise control & calls4.0

Why is BeoPlay H95 better than SR-L500 MK2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · SR-L500 MK2: No
  2. Weight323 g vs 351 g+9%

Why is SR-L500 MK2 better than BeoPlay H95?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 7 Hz2.9×
  2. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 41,000 Hz+86%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm—
Number of drivers11
Lowest frequency20 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz41,000 Hz
Impedance12 Ω—
Sensitivity102 dB101 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h—
Battery life with ANC38 h—
Battery capacity1,110 mAh—
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.1—
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight323 g351 g
Protection ratingIP53—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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