Beats Fit Pro
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
---|---|---|---|
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 | ✗ | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | 55mAh | 70mAh | |
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 | ✗ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 70ms | ✗ | |
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 refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents 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 number 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, Beats Fit Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Beats Fit Pro 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 carry.
Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
weigh less than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by -0.8g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
The Beats Fit Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have sweat resistance
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during 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 Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
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, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.
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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, 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 a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Fit Pro's measurement is 101.3dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Beats Fit Pro have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, using high magnetic flux.
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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and 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 several times before recharging 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 requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery. It is recommended 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's battery power is 70mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Beats Fit Pro's battery power is 55mAh.
less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 15mAh
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, 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.
Beats Fit Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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.
The 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 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 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 iPad. 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.
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).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Beats Fit Pro have a latency of 70ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.
The Beats Fit Pro 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 background sounds.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Fit Pro 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 to still be heard even while wearing them
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Fit Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
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 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 coming from another device.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Fit Pro also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' 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 earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them.
The 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 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Beats Fit Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Beats Fit Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.