Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g are heavier than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by of 3.44g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are resistant to sweat

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1.8mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can produce a juicier bass than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 10 hours

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

It requires 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1.2 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3Years, more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 2 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX4
	weight	12g	8.56g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.2mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	30hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.3hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	3Years	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included