A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Skullcandy Indy Fuel IP55

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that 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, Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a rating of IP55 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Skullcandy Indy Fuel

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 57g

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

Skullcandy Indy Fuel, at 57g are heavier than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference of 45g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

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

Skullcandy Indy Fuel also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have sweat resistance

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

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 Skullcandy Indy Fuel and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, 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 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Skullcandy Indy Fuel, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 6mm

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

Skullcandy Indy Fuel driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 3.2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 20Hz

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20000Hz

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 20000Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 105dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Skullcandy Indy Fuel'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

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 3hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's battery life is less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 5 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 27hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and 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.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 7 hours

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 0.3hours

It requires 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.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1.2 hours

Battery Power

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 70mAh

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

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

Skullcandy Indy Fuel also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

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

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 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 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 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

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

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

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

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 provides 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 MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

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

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

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 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

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

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel too support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

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.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✗

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 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

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

Skullcandy Indy Fuel 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 ✓

Skullcandy Indy Fuel ✓

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

Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX	Skullcandy Indy Fuel
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IP55
	weight	12g	57g
	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	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	3hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	27hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.3hours
	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	✗
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	✗
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

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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