Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP57, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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.

In comparison to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, Beats Studio Buds have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Beats Studio Buds has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

The 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 carry.

Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g are lighter than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by -6.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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 matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat

Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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 Studio Buds also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20,000Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

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 Studio Buds's battery life is equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case is said to have 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.

Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 4 hours

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

It takes 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 Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Wireless Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Beats Studio Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

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 Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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 provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Beats Studio Buds 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

Beats Studio Buds 6only

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

While the Beats Studio Buds 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 noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Beats Studio Buds ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

Beats Studio Buds 2only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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 Studio Buds 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 connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Beats Studio Buds also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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.

Beats Studio Buds too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

Beats Studio Buds ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Beats Studio Buds also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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.

Beats Studio Buds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX	Beats Studio Buds
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX4
	weight	12g	5.1g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.2mm	8.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	100.5dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	16hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	3Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included