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

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second 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 value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared 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, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g weigh less than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by -1.4g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds . Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.

A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of 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 , a common assumption 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 measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. 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 device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case has a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 recommended to fully charge 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 The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. 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 device and case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio.

It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 iPhone.

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. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily 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 is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The 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. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.