Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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,
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g
weigh more than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by of 3.44g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are resistant to sweat
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device.
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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies 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) produce a juicier bass than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
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 commonly 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
. Every 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. This is given by the vendor, and the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 30 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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
It takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones. While the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily 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 without missing notifications coming from another connected device. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a control panel on them.
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 that has followed instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3Years,
more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 2 Years
.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
