lucadelladora – When Bang & Olufsen launched the Beoplay H100 wireless headphones last year, they priced them at $1,549 in the US. In Europe and the UK, the prices were €1,499 and £1,299 respectively, making the H100 one of the priciest over-ear wireless headphones available. These headphones replaced the Beoplay H95, which currently retails for about $1,068 on Amazon, making the H100 a notable step up in cost.
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Fast forward to 2025, and Bang & Olufsen has quietly increased the retail price of the Beoplay H100 across major markets. The headphones now cost $2,200 in the US, £1,450 in the UK, and €1,700 in Europe. The price rise appeared first in the US, jumping to $1,850 before climbing further to the current level. This steady increase in price makes the H100 even more expensive than at launch. Sparking concerns among buyers about value for money.
Such a substantial price hike for a premium product naturally raises expectations for features and updates. However, Bang & Olufsen’s recent actions suggest otherwise. As they appear to be backing away from key promises made when the headphones first launched.
Dropping Promises: No LDAC Support or Multipoint Connectivity
One of the most disappointing developments for Beoplay H100 owners is the removal of commitments to add high-resolution Bluetooth audio codecs like LDAC. Initially, Bang & Olufsen promised to introduce LDAC and other hi-res wireless codecs via software updates. However, recent changes to the product’s official documentation no longer mention this feature.
Reddit users first spotted the omission, revealing that Bang & Olufsen now only supports AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs on the H100. The absence of Qualcomm aptX Adaptive support further limits the wireless audio quality compared to the older Beoplay H95. With no clear plan to add LDAC or similar codecs, customers face a future where their expensive headphones lack support for popular hi-res wireless audio standards.
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In addition to codec support, Bang & Olufsen has quietly removed any mention of 3-device multipoint Bluetooth connectivity updates from its product sheet. Multipoint connectivity allows users to switch between multiple devices seamlessly, a feature increasingly expected in premium headphones. The removal suggests that Bang & Olufsen may no longer intend to deliver this upgrade. Though no official statement has clarified their plans.
These changes highlight a shift in Bang & Olufsen’s support for the Beoplay H100. Leaving early buyers uncertain about the future of promised software improvements. As the price rises and key features are dropped, consumers may question the value of investing in these premium headphones. Going forward, buyers will likely weigh the cost against the actual features and updates Bang & Olufsen delivers.
