IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison 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,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
weigh more than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by of 1g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have Active Noise Cancellation making 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 you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2.4mm
, many people have a misconception 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 mean that they produce better quality sound. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high recognizable 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 generate equal treble
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 usually 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 device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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
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 unused for long periods.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use 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.
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 to connect 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 that is 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 fine with your MacBook.
If you intend 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).
The 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 result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
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, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The 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 also have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
