A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

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.

Compared to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 5 has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Jabra Elite 5 10g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Jabra Elite 5, at 10g are lighter than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference -2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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 matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Jabra Elite 5 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Jabra Elite 5 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 3.2mm , a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, 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.

Jabra Elite 5's battery life is more 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

This 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 7 hours

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

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 for the first time.

Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 70mAh

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery capacity is 70mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Jabra Elite 5 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

Jabra Elite 5 too support 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

Jabra Elite 5 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.

Jabra Elite 5 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

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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 provides better results than other codecs at the same 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 iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Jabra Elite 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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

Jabra Elite 5 6only

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

While the Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

The Jabra Elite 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 run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

Also the Jabra Elite 5 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 5 also have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Jabra Elite 5 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

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. Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2Years, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Jabra Elite 5 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Jabra Elite 5 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX	Jabra Elite 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IP55
	weight	12g	10g
	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	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	27hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	battery power	70mAh	✗
	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	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	3Years	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

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

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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