Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP57, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's rating for solids indicates 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 the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are lighter than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference -1.4g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise.

How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.

The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case has a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 4 hours It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging.

To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.

The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 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). Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.

Especially useful in noisy areas. 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 The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging.

Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support this function.

It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.