Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 move with.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
weigh more than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference of 38g
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 wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have sweat resistance
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction which means that they limit 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.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making both Bowers & Wilkins PI7, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX similar in how loud their sound gets
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 produce a juicier bass than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 3.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, 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.
This is given by the vendor, and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 hours
It requires 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1.5 hours
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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).
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have 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 them
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, 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 connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also 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. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
