Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 of liquids 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, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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 carry.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
weigh more than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference of 0.5g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting 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 as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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, 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without 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.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.1mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 hours
. Every 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 manufacturer, and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 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 for the first time. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, 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. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use 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 movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 can provide 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 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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).
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones. While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 jog but would still want to hear traffic.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need 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 cover can easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
