A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection 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 of liquids 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, Powerbeats Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Powerbeats Pro has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

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

Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g are heavier than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by of 8.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat

Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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.

Both Powerbeats Pro and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the 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.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both Powerbeats Pro, 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

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Powerbeats Pro 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

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 makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that Powerbeats Pro make sound with a juicier bass than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

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 a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 4 hours

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 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.

Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.8 hours

Battery Power

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 70mAh

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

The 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.

Powerbeats Pro 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

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

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

Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX will work well 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 Powerbeats Pro 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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Powerbeats Pro 2only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Powerbeats Pro 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 can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Powerbeats Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX4
	weight	12g	20.3g
	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	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.7hours
	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	2only
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 summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

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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