Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, 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 (sweat).

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.

In comparison to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 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 Sony WF 1000XM4

Weight

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

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

Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g are lighter than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by -4.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should 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 wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have sweat resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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 Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "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 have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 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 , many people have a misconception 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 mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that Sony WF 1000XM4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Sony WF 1000XM4'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

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

The 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 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.

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . 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

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 4 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

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 when they have been unused for extended periods.

Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

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.

Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 Ldac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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).

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony WF 1000XM4 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM4	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP57
	weight	7.1g	12g
	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	6mm	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	105dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	20hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	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	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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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

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Hd

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