Beats Fit Pro
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
weight | 11.2g | 12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.5mm | 9.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 101.3dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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 | 1Years | 3Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection 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 of liquids 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, Beats Fit Pro 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 Beats Fit Pro
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 carry.
The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g are lighter than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by -0.8g True wireless devices 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 cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have sweat resistance Beats Fit Pro'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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation 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 sounds. The Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a unit size of 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 produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.3mm
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Beats Fit Pro'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 shows how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Fit Pro's battery life is less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
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 a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1 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. Beats Fit Pro 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 just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case. Beats Fit Pro 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, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Fit Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Fit Pro 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 Beats Fit Pro 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.
Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Beats Fit Pro 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 run but still want to hear traffic. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. It's very 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Fit Pro support 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 from another device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Fit Pro also have the mute function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro 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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 Years . The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Beats Fit Pro too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Fit Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.