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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£1,320
Avg. price in US: ~$1,550
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wireless
Battery life: 32 hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

8.3

Excellent

8.7

Excellent

6.9

Good

5.0
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
3.1
Audio latency
25.0%
1.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
5.2
Battery life
7.3
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
10
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
5.2
Battery life
18.0%
1.4
Weight
16.0%
10
Multipoint support
14.0%
10
Ambient sound mode
9.2
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
10
Multipoint support
16.0%
5.2
Battery life
14.0%
10
Companion app
6.0
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
1.4
Weight
24.0%
10
Water resistance
20.0%
6.0
IP rating
16.0%
5.2
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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Best rankings

#2 in Best Bang & Olufsen Headphones
#17 in Best Gym Headphones
#17 in Best Sport Headphones
#49 in Best Over Ear Headphones
#49 in Best Wireless Headphones for TV for Seniors
#49 in Best Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
#49 in Best Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones
#50 in Best USB-C Headphones
#52 in Best Wireless Headphones
#52 in Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
#52 in Best Headphones with Mic

Verdict

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is a flagship over-ear wireless headphone featuring custom 40mm titanium drivers and a sophisticated 10-microphone system for adaptive active noise cancellation and spatial audio with Dolby Atmos head-tracking. Built with premium materials like lambskin leather, aluminum, and scratch-resistant tempered glass, it offers a sustainable modular design with user-replaceable ear pads, headbands, and batteries, while delivering a warm-neutral sound signature with a frequency response of up to 40kHz via wired USB-C. Main pros include its exceptional build quality, industry-leading repairability, and intuitive physical dial controls for volume and transparency; however, significant cons include its extremely high price point, the current lack of high-res wireless codecs (with LDAC promised for later), and a slightly heavy 375g weight that may cause discomfort during very long sessions.

Technical Specifications of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100

Overall score

8.3

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

9.6

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

8.7

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity

4.9

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Features

10

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

7.6

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Design

5.1

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bang & Olufsen

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 vs the average headphone

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Active noise cancellation
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.
Importance: HIGH
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Hi-Res Audio certification
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.
Importance: LOW
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
EQ customization
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.
Importance: MEDIUM
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Spatial audio support
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
More flexible connectivity
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.
Importance: HIGH
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
20000 Hz higher treble extension
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
Clear call microphone
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.
Importance: MEDIUM
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
8 Hz lower bass extension
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.10 Hz vs 18 Hz
Water resistance
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
Better IP rating
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a better IP rating than the average headphone (IP53 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
Active noise cancellation
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Hi-Res Audio certification
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
Spatial audio support
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
20000 Hz higher treble extension
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
8 Hz lower bass extension
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
1 hours shorter charging time
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a lower charging time than the average headphone (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
73.3% higher battery capacity
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (1040 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
USB-C charging
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
Removable battery
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a removable battery, the average headphone does not. 7.6% of headphones have a removable battery.
Rechargeable battery
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
More flexible connectivity
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
Clear call microphone
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
On-device controls
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
9 more microphones
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has more microphones than the average headphone (10 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
Wind noise reduction
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
Sidetone support
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
Quick mic mute
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
EQ customization
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
7 years newer release date
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 was released more recently than the average headphone (2024 vs 2017). The average headphones were released in 2017.

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Why is Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 worse than the average headphone?

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72% higher weight
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is heavier than the average headphone (375 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
5.9 mm tighter earcup width
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (37.1 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
72.5 ms higher audio latency
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (200 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
72% higher weight
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is heavier than the average headphone (375 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is heavier than the average headphone (375 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.375 g vs 218 g
72.5 ms higher audio latency
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (200 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <60 ms
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (200 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.200 ms vs 127.5 ms
14.67x more expensive
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is more expensive than the average headphone (£1320 vs £90).
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is more expensive than the average headphone (£1320 vs £90).£1,320 vs £90
5.9 mm tighter earcup width
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (37.1 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.
Importance: MEDIUM
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (37.1 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.37.1 mm vs 43 mm
16.5% lower user score
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.87 vs 8).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.87 vs 8).6.87 vs 8

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100?

Exquisite design using premium materials like aluminum, hardened glass, and lambskin leather
Highly comfortable fit for long listening sessions with effective weight distribution
Exceptional sound quality described as detailed, musical, and spacious
Industry-leading modularity with user-replaceable parts (battery, headband, ear pads) for longevity
Intuitive physical controls, including a tactile rotating dial for volume and ANC
Outstanding Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and natural transparency mode
Fast charging providing 5 hours of playback from just a 5-minute charge

What customers dislike about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100?

Exorbitant price point that is difficult to justify purely on audio performance
Initial lack of high-res wireless codecs (LDAC/aptX Adaptive) at launch, pending updates
Reports of frame 'creaking' or clicking sounds in some units, raising quality control concerns
Lack of a traditional hard-shell protective case, replaced by a leather pouch
Companion app's equalizer interface is sometimes described as limiting or unintuitive
Occasional reports of slow or unhelpful customer service for technical issues

Expert reviews

nylon.com.sg

04/03/2025

Summary of the review

The B&O Beoplay H100 might be the most premium wireless headphones

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 headphones deliver exceptional luxury, outstanding active noise cancellation (ANC), and highly balanced, high-resolution audio. Their premium build quality features leather-covered earcups, hardened glass touch surfaces, physical control dials, and a removable magnetic design for the lambskin earpads and headband to combat wear and tear. Driven by 40mm titanium electro-dynamic drivers, they offer impressive clarity, punchy, well-controlled bass, and a wide soundstage. Users can enjoy a strong battery life of up to 32 hours with ANC on, multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, and high-res wired listening up to 24-bit/96kHz via USB-C. Furthermore, their 10-microphone system efficiently blocks out both low-pitched rumbles and higher-pitched environmental sounds like keyboard clacks and chatter. Despite these stellar attributes, the Beoplay H100 has notable physical and financial drawbacks. Weighing 375 grams, the headphones can cause wearing fatigue, notable pinching at the crown of the head, and a strong initial clamping force. From a technical standpoint, they lack support for the high-res LDAC codec out of the box (limited to SBC and AAC for now), cannot be used passively in wired mode when...

stuff.co.za

18/03/2025

Summary of the review

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review - Subtle luxury

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is an ultra-premium flagship wireless headset crafted from high-end materials like titanium, aluminum, toughened glass, and genuine lambskin and cowhide leather. Boasting exceptional build quality and comfort for all-day wear, these modularly designed cans prioritize longevity with easily repairable components and a generous five-year warranty. On the performance front, they offer excellent lower-mid and bass response, crisp stereo imaging, and a remarkable "TrueTransparency" mode backed by ten studio-quality microphones. Furthermore, user operation is highly intuitive thanks to physical haptic dials, customized touch gestures, and a smart standby mode that activates automatically upon removing the headset. Their battery life is another standout asset, initially rated at 34 hours but verified to reach up to an impressive 43 hours with ANC enabled following a software update.

smartzone.de

10. Februar 2025

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Review: €1,500 Headphones", "Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Review – Headphones for €1,500

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is a luxury Bluetooth headphone priced at €1,500 that celebrates the brand's 100th anniversary. It features an elegant design made from premium materials like aluminum, titanium, glass, and lambskin, offering excellent modular repairability and an intuitive control scheme using tactile dials and touch fields. Audiophiles will appreciate its excellent sound resolution, realistic 30-hour battery life with fast charging, and an industry-leading transparency mode that provides exceptional spatial awareness. Additionally, it comes with a generous package including a premium leather carrying case and high-quality fabric cables. However, the reviewer heavily criticizes the product for launching in an unfinished state, completely lacking high-resolution Bluetooth codecs like LDAC at launch and suffering from sporadic call-quality bugs. The active noise cancellation (ANC) is merely average, falling behind much cheaper competitors like the Sony WH-1000XM5. Comfort can also be an issue, as the high clamping force and relatively small ear cushions create painful pressure points for users with glasses or larger ears. Ultimately, the massive €500 price increase over its predecessor is not justified, making the older Beoplay H95...

computerbild.de

13. Februar 2025

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B&O Beoplay H100 Review: These Headphones Are Luxury for Your Ears

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is a luxury Bluetooth over-ear headphone that earns an outstanding review score of 1.1 ("sehr gut") due to its exceptional, unadulterated sound quality, supreme comfort, and premium construction. Weighing 375 grams, it uses a cleverly engineered headband and ultra-soft leather ear cushions to distribute weight evenly and comfortably around the ears. A major highlight is its highly sustainable, repair-focused build: the earcups are screwed together instead of glued, enabling a easily replaceable battery alongside removable textile and leather parts. Users navigate playback via elegant satin-glass touchpads combined with mechanical tactile dials for precise volume adjustment and active noise-cancelling (ANC) calibration. Performance-wise, its ANC rivals industry leaders like Apple and Bose by effortlessly erasing office and transit noise, while delivering pristine voice reproduction during phone calls. Key Pros and Cons Pros:Acoustic Excellence: Delivers an incredibly natural, detailed soundstage featuring deeply extended, precise bass without artificial harshness. Elite Noise Cancellation: Top-tier ANC functionality effectively mutes loud speech, typing noises, and environmental hums. Sustainable Design: Built for longevity with premium materials, an easily swappable battery, and a...

kopfhoerer.de

30/10/2025

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 – headphones.de

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is a premium, closed-back Bluetooth over-ear headphone launched to celebrate the brand's milestone centenary, priced at a steep €1,499. The review praises its exceptionally high-quality craftsmanship, sleek design incorporating premium materials like leather, aluminium, and glass, and an intuitive control scheme featuring physical ear-cup rotary dials and customisable glass touch surfaces. In terms of performance, the headphones deliver outstanding, neutral sound quality across varied musical genres, highly effective active noise cancelling (ANC) and "World Volume" transparency modes, excellent speech clarity during calls, and impressive battery longevity reaching up to 32 hours with fast-charging capabilities. Additionally, they embrace sustainability by allowing users to easily replace high-wear components like ear pads and headbands.

hifi.de

23/11/2024

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Review: Luxury Headphones for 1,500 Euros

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is a luxury over-ear ANC headphone priced at €1,499 that delivers a warm, fun, and highly detailed sound signature, though it leans heavily toward the bass rather than strict neutrality. Built with premium materials like aluminum, lambskin, cowhide leather, and hardened glass, it exudes build quality but carries a hefty weight of 375 grams. Key performance strengths include its high-performing active noise cancellation, a remarkably natural transparency mode, and highly intuitive on-ear controls featuring smooth rotary dials built into the earcups for volume and ANC adjustments. It also offers a solid 32-hour battery life with ANC enabled, incredibly fast charging speeds (5 minutes for 5 hours of playback), and an uncommon IP53 dust and water resistance rating. On the downside, the review notes several ergonomic flaws, specifically highlighting a high clamping force that can press uncomfortably against the jaw and relatively small earcups that might rest against larger ears rather than fully enclosing them. While the sound is engaging, the heavy bass occasionally masks brighter vocals, acoustic guitars, and piano notes, narrowing the perceived...

gamereactor.fr

03/12/2025

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 - Gamereactor

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 headphones deliver an exquisite, premium design featuring a glass touchpad, highly tactile rotating edge dials for volume and ANC control, and soft lambskin ear cushions. The build quality provides a perfectly balanced clamping force for long hours of comfortable wear, while the companion mobile app is praised for its clean, fluid interface. Performance-wise, the headphones feature 40mm titanium drivers and offer powerful, high-quality active noise cancellation (ANC) capable of blocking out loud environments effortlessly without causing an uncomfortable "pressure" sensation. Additionally, they boast an excellent automatic pause/play feature and over 30 hours of battery life. However, the headphones suffer from a fatal drawback regarding high-resolution audio support, which the reviewer finds unacceptable for the exorbitant €1,700 price tag. Despite marketing claims of Hi-Res sound, the device only supports low-resolution AAC and SBC codecs over Bluetooth, failing to include modern wireless standards like AptX Lossless or AptX HD. True high-resolution listening is restricted to a wired connection, which is capped at 24-bit/96Khz, falling short of the 24-bit/192Khz streaming standards available today. Minor physical flaws are...

on-mag.fr

07/10/2024

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 review: The pinnacle of luxury built to last

The ON-mag review evaluates the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 as an ultra-luxury, sustainable active noise-canceling (ANC) Bluetooth headphone that prioritizes elite craftsmanship over peak technical audio mastery. Priced at an elitist 1,500 euros, the review awards it an overall score of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Architecturally, it is described as a near-flawless "work of art," constructed entirely from premium anodized aluminum, tempered glass, a breathable fabric headband, and lambskin leather ear pads, with no visible plastic elements. Its core operational pro is its exceptionally intuitive control system, featuring smooth outer haptic dials to seamlessly manage volume and ANC settings. Furthermore, its sustainable design philosophy is heavily praised, offering 100% component repairability down to the internal electronics to ensure extreme hardware longevity. However, the reviewer finds that the technical and acoustic performance fails to fully justify the astronomical price tag when matched against top-tier competitors. On the downside, the extensive use of premium metal and glass results in a hefty weight of 375 grams, which induces top-of-head pressure over prolonged listening sessions, keeping comfort strictly in the average tier....

lesnumeriques.com

Septembre 2024

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100: best price

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 is a premium, circum-aural wireless Bluetooth headphone launched in September 2024 at an initial price of €1,499, though currently listed across retailers like Amazon and Son-Video.com for €1,700. Positioned as the most expensive Bluetooth headphone on the market, it features active noise cancellation (ANC), premium materials, and comes with a protective transport case. It is available in distinct luxury colorways, including Infinite Black, Hourglass Sand, and Sunset Apricot. A major highlight of the Beoplay H100 is its inclusion in the premium European audio market, serving as a high-end alternative to American brands by offering luxury design and advanced active noise cancellation. However, its astronomical price tag remains its primary drawback, making it an exclusive luxury item rather than an accessible consumer accessory. For buyers seeking better value, the review points out several highly-rated, budget-friendly alternatives that score perfect or near-perfect marks, such as the Sony WH-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, and the JBL Tour One M2.

ultimahora.es

12/03/2026

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Facing the Ultimate Test

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 over-ear headphones deliver an extraordinary, luxury-tier audio experience, proving highly effective even in high-noise environments like the Mobile World Congress. Reviewers highlight several major pros, including a broad and immersive spatial soundscape optimized for Dolby Atmos and powered by premium titanium drivers. Their advanced active noise cancellation system acts almost like "lowering the volume of the outside world," making it easy to isolate user audio amid heavy background chaos. Additionally, the headphones offer long-lasting physical comfort owing to an ergonomic headband and lambskin leather ear cushions, supplemented by a high-end, exclusive leather carrying case. However, the primary and most significant con of the Beoplay H100 is its massive price tag of approximately €1,700, firmly positioning it as a luxury item rather than a mainstream tech accessory. Because of this steep cost, the review notes that the market is filled with numerous alternative headphones that offer a much more balanced price-to-performance ratio. Ultimately, the Beoplay H100 does not attempt to compete on economic value; it is explicitly built as a status piece for buyers who...

computerhoy.20minutos.es

22/11/2024

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I tried the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100, the most expensive headphones you will find

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 are ultra-luxury, circumaural headphones priced at €1,499, designed to celebrate the brand's upcoming 2025 centennial. The reviewer praises their exceptional, modular design made of premium metal, glass, leather, and fabric, which allows for easy ear pad and headband replacements via a magnetic system. A standout feature is the inclusion of highly precise mechanical dials on each ear cup to control volume and active noise cancellation (ANC). In terms of performance, they deliver outstanding, uncompressed 24-bit premium sound over a wired connection, a very powerful adjustable ANC system, and an impressive battery life that officially lasts up to 32 hours but easily covered two weeks of regular use during testing. Despite their near-perfection, the headphones have a few notable drawbacks. The companion B&O mobile app is a major point of frustration; it feels slow, suffers from ghost clicks, and features buggy, laggy integrations with services like Tidal. On a physical level, the large ear cushions make them uncomfortable to wear for extended periods if you wear glasses, and their 375-gram weight can occasionally cause discomfort...

europapress.es

12/03/2026

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The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 put to the ultimate test

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 headphones are highlighted as a premium, high-performance audio product that excels in noisy environments, featuring effective spatial audio with Dolby Atmos and robust active noise cancellation (ANC) powered by 10 microphones. Key pros include superior comfort and a sustainable, modular design allowing for replaceable parts to enhance longevity. However, the review notes significant cons, primarily the high price tag of €1,499 ($1,549) and a lower battery life of 32 hours compared to the previous model. Additionally, the companion app's interface for sound personalization is described as limiting for users seeking detailed adjustments.

gamereactor.es

03/12/2025

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Headphones Review", "Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Review

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 review on Gamereactor highlights the tablet as a massive improvement over its predecessor while maintaining a highly competitive, budget-friendly price point. The critic, Kim Olsen, notes that the device manages to break out of the mold of being just a basic machine for video playback. Instead, it offers a well-built, surprisingly feature-rich package that delivers excellent overall value. Driven by a more capable processor and a cleaner, highly optimized software layout, it smoothly bridges the gap between entertainment and everyday productivity tasks. YouTube·Prithwiraj | On the positive side, the review praises the device's enhanced display and upgraded internals, which deliver smooth performance and great multitasking potential. The inclusion of a larger, sharper screen and an exceptionally long-lasting battery makes it a durable media companion for extended user sessions. However, the tablet does suffer from a few key drawbacks, such as the lack of a fingerprint sensor and relatively modest hardware charging speeds. Additionally, while the everyday processing power is respectable for the price, the underlying chipset delivers middling benchmark scores that will struggle under heavy...

smartworld.it

17/12/2025

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B&O Beoplay H100 review: high-end luxury wireless headphones

The B&O Beoplay H100 is a luxury pair of over-ear wireless headphones that focuses heavily on premium design, material quality, and extreme sound clarity, though it carries a massive price tag of €1,700. On the positive side (pros), they feature an ultra-refined build using aluminium, titanium, and lambskin leather, complemented by highly intuitive dual control dials for volume and noise cancellation, reactive touch gestures, and a premium bovine leather carrying case. Audio performance is exceptionally crisp, delivering an immersive, warm soundstage, which is backed by a highly effective, adjustable Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system and strong battery life of up to 32 hours. Conversely, the review highlights several notable cons that are difficult to overlook given the super-premium pricing. Technically, they completely lack the advanced LDAC audio codec for high-resolution wireless streaming and do not feature a native 3.5 mm headphone jack on the earcups, requiring a USB-C adapter cable instead. Additionally, the official companion app's Beosonic equalizer is considered far too basic for precise audio adjustments. Finally, due to the heavy luxury materials used, they weigh a substantial 375...

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