A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ip57

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ipX2

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating 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 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g weigh more than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference of 0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20,000hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

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 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 3 hours . 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 hours

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 70mah

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mah

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh. more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 15mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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).

Audio Latency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3years

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1years

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.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip57	ipX2
	weight	12g	12.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.2mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	8hours	11hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	22hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1hours
	battery power	70mah	85mah
	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	✓	✗
	audio latency	✗	134ms
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	3years	1years
	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

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

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

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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