A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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.

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

JBL Tune 225TWS 9.8g

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

JBL Tune 225TWS, at 9.8g are lighter than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference -2.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

True wireless devices 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 cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

JBL Tune 225TWS also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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 Tune 225TWS also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Tune 225TWS, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

JBL Tune 225TWS 12mm

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2.8mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20Hz

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

JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20000Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20000Hz

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 105dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Tune 225TWS's measurement is 105dB/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 Tune 225TWS 5hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, 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 Tune 225TWS'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 not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 20hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Tune 225TWS's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 2hours

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.

JBL Tune 225TWS 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

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS 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 Tune 225TWS v5

The 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 Tune 225TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS 10meters

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Tune 225TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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 a similar 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 MacBook. If you are planning 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.

The JBL Tune 225TWS 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 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

JBL Tune 225TWS 4only

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

While the JBL Tune 225TWS microphones are 4, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 . 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 Tune 225TWS ✗

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The JBL Tune 225TWS too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JBL Tune 225TWS also have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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 JBL Tune 225TWS also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Tune 225TWS too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

JBL Tune 225TWS too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX	JBL Tune 225TWS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	✗
	weight	12g	9.8g
	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	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	20hours
	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
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	4only
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	✓	✓
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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

Sound Pressure Level

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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