A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP57, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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.

Compared to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, Technics EAH AZ60 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Technics EAH AZ60 has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

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

Technics EAH AZ60, at 14g are heavier than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by of 2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Technics EAH AZ60 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have sweat resistance

Technics EAH AZ60's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Technics EAH AZ60 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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 inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 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 need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Technics EAH AZ60 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

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

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

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 the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

Technics EAH AZ60 driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1.2mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20000Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours . Each 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 have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

Technics EAH AZ60 25hours

This 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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Technics EAH AZ60's charging case has a battery life of 25 hours, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 5 hours

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

It takes 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.

Technics EAH AZ60 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 70mAh

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

Technics EAH AZ60 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

Technics EAH AZ60 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

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.

Technics EAH AZ60 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

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

Technics EAH AZ60 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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.

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

The Technics EAH AZ60 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

Technics EAH AZ60 microphones are 8, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 . 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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

The Technics EAH AZ60 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

The Technics EAH AZ60 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, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Technics EAH AZ60 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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.

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

The Technics EAH AZ60 too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

The Technics EAH AZ60 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Technics EAH AZ60 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Technics EAH AZ60 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

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 Ldac

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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