Overall Score 7.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Energy Sistem Sport 5 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
weight | 18g | 12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✗ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 14mm | 9.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | 40mAh | 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 ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx low latency | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx hd | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✗ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -42dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | 10000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 100Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 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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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance 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 value 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, Energy Sistem Sport 5 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 Energy Sistem Sport 5
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Energy Sistem Sport 5, at 18g
weigh more than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference of 6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires 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 major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Energy Sistem Sport 5 have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat
Energy Sistem Sport 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Energy Sistem Sport 5 have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
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 Energy Sistem Sport 5 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both Energy Sistem Sport 5, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 driver unit is 14mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 4.8mm
, a common assumption 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.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. 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 have to charge the device less often.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's battery life is
less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery capacity is 70mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's battery power is 40mAh.
less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 30mAh
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 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.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 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 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 iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 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.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
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).
Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 microphones are 2,
less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
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 Energy Sistem Sport 5 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Energy Sistem Sport 5 have a find earbuds feature.
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 the earbuds.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can 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 device.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 too support this function. The mute function means that you are in position 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 Energy Sistem Sport 5 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.