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The short answer · Balanced overview
Sony WH-1000XM5 leads the Balanced Bettr Score 81.7–63.4. The existing category models use the available evidence automatically; open the score details for sources and coverage.
Bang & Olufsen
A premium position deserves a close look at the specifics. Compare the H100’s listed fit, connections, and battery claims without assuming a price establishes bettr sound. The sourced feature set includes active noise cancellation, wired playback and USB-C audio.
Bettr Score · Balanced
63.4/100
Sony
Keep the generation exact when comparing Sony’s over-ear options. The XM5 has qualifying independent evidence in this snapshot, so you can inspect the listening trade-offs as well as the features. The sourced feature set includes active noise cancellation and wired playback.
Bettr Score · Balanced
81.7/100
The sourced facts below explain each product’s features. Bettr Scores use the existing category models and available evidence automatically. Reference prices are not live checkout prices.
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 | Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
$2200.00 | Reference price (USD) | $228.00 ✓ Winner |
over-ear | Form factorTie | over-ear |
32 hours | Maximum battery life | 40 hours ✓ Winner |
32 hours ✓ Winner | Battery life with ANC | 30 hours |
Yes | Active noise cancellationTie | Yes |
Yes | Transparency / ambient modeTie | Yes |
13.23 oz | Weight | 8.82 oz ✓ Winner |
5.3 ✓ Winner | Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Yes | Bluetooth multipointTie | Yes |
Yes | Wired audioTie | Yes |
Yes | USB-C audioNot enough data | Not verified |
1 hours ✓ Winner | Full charge time | 3.5 hours |
Yes | Spatial audioTie | Yes |
Not verified | Water resistanceNot enough data | NOT WATERPROOF |
Not verified | FoldableNot enough data | Not verified |
Yes | Carrying case includedTie | Yes |
Sony WH-1000XM5 leads the Balanced Bettr Score.
GearLab test results · checked 2026-10-19. GearLab wireless headphone category tests, July 2026 comparison table. Bettr Than did not perform these tests.
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