Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values 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, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g are heavier than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 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 cables linking any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better 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 fit for use during 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The 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 sound produced by the device.

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 an 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 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 measures if and how well a particular audio device 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 means that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, 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

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

Has Wireless Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, always look out for 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, 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, a 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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

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.

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

The 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same 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 iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , 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).

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Number Of Microphones

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

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 earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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 the earbuds.

Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be 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. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too 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 following 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 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too 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
	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	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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