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

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g weigh less than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference -1.4g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking 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 since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

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, what this means is that Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.

Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.

Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.

The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines 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 , 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble 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 commonly 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.

This is given by the vendor, and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. 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 compatible 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX will work fine 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.

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

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds 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 your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just 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.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, 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 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) too have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

With the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.