Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Tws Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

JBL Reflect Aero TWS IP68

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, 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).

Having a value of IP57, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's rating is read as, the first value 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, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a lower dust resistance than JBL Reflect Aero TWS and that of liquids is that, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 13g

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g are heavier than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference of 1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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 case since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have sweat resistance

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6.8mm

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 dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2.4mm , 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 it's true that, 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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20Hz

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20,000Hz

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 99dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 8hours

The 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 barely 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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 16hours

This is given by the vendor, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case has a 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.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 1.5hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS v5.2

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 10meters

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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 iPad. If you intend 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 be able to hear traffic.

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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. 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 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX	JBL Reflect Aero TWS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IP68
	weight	12g	13g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.2mm	6.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	99dB/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	✓	✓
	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	✓	✓
		See price on Amazon	See price on Amazon

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Tws Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

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

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included