Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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JBL Reflect Aero TWS
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Category | Features | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | JBL Reflect Aero TWS |
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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 |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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 of liquids 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
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher dust resistance than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
and that of liquids is that,
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g are heavier than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference of 1g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds . JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds . Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers ANC uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and JBL Reflect Aero TWS work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
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 the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device. 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 , 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 measures if and how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not 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 vendor, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case has a 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.
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 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 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 comes along with most current electronics. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, 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.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 provides 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 well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
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). Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones. While the JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 following instruction manuals. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.