Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Over-Ear Headphones Review
By 8mm Audio Experts | Premium Over-Ear Headphones Review
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Over-Ear Headphones represent the brand’s latest flagship wireless headphones. Designed to combine luxury materials, advanced noise cancellation, and high-resolution audio capability, the H100 stands at the top of Bang & Olufsen’s headphone lineup.
Built with aluminium, lambskin leather, and precision engineering, the Beoplay H100 focuses on delivering premium sound performance alongside long-term durability and comfort.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Specifications
- Driver: 40mm titanium dynamic driver
- Frequency response: 10Hz – 20kHz (Bluetooth)
- Hi-Res wired audio: Up to 24-bit / 96kHz via USB-C
- Bluetooth: Version 5.3
- Supported codecs: SBC, AAC
- Active Noise Cancellation: Adaptive ANC
- Microphones: 10-microphone system
- Battery life: Up to 32 hours with ANC
- Quick charge: 5 minutes = up to 5 hours playback
- Multipoint connectivity: Yes
- Weight: Approximately 375g
- Water resistance: IP53
- App support: Bang & Olufsen mobile app
Design and Build Quality
The Beoplay H100 uses premium materials including aluminium ear cups, lambskin leather ear pads, and a soft textile headband.
The ear pads attach magnetically and can be replaced by the user, allowing easy maintenance over time. The headband is also removable and replaceable.
The headphones are available in three finishes:
- Infinite Black
- Hourglass Sand
- Sunset Apricot
The overall design focuses on durability and long-term ownership while maintaining a distinctive luxury appearance.
Sound Quality
The Beoplay H100 uses a 40mm titanium driver designed to deliver balanced sound across the entire frequency range.
Bass
The headphones provide deep and controlled bass without overwhelming other frequencies.
Midrange
Vocals and instruments remain clear and detailed, making the H100 suitable for both music and spoken content.
Treble
High frequencies are smooth and extended, helping maintain clarity without introducing harshness.
The Bang & Olufsen app allows sound customization using the Beosonic EQ system.
Active Noise Cancellation
The H100 uses a hybrid active noise cancellation system powered by ten microphones.
The headphones continuously analyse surrounding sound and adjust ANC levels automatically to maintain effective noise reduction.
This makes the headphones suitable for travel, commuting, and office environments.
Transparency Mode
Transparency mode allows environmental sound to pass through the headphones so users can hear announcements or conversations without removing the headphones.
The microphones capture outside sound and reproduce it naturally through the ear cups.
Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos
The Beoplay H100 supports spatial audio with head tracking. This technology creates a wider and more immersive listening experience when watching films or listening to compatible audio formats.
The headphones are optimised for Dolby Atmos content.
Battery Life
The Beoplay H100 provides strong battery performance compared with many premium wireless headphones.
- Up to 32 hours playback with ANC enabled
- Up to 30 hours when using spatial audio
- Quick charging support for short top-ups
Charging is done through a USB-C port.
Connectivity
The headphones support Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint connectivity, allowing them to connect to two devices simultaneously.
They also support high-resolution audio playback through the USB-C wired connection.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Premium aluminium and leather construction
- Balanced sound tuning
- Strong battery life
- Advanced adaptive ANC system
- Spatial audio with head tracking
- User-replaceable ear pads and headband
Cons
- Higher price compared with many wireless headphones
- Heavier than some competitors
- No 3.5mm audio input without adapter
Final Verdict
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 combines luxury materials, advanced wireless technology, and refined sound performance in a premium over-ear headphone design.
For listeners seeking high-end build quality alongside strong audio performance and long battery life, the Beoplay H100 stands among the most premium wireless headphones available.
