A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

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 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, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, at 12.2g weigh more than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference of 0.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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 have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have stereo speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing 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.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1.8mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

The 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.

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20000Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1 hours

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

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 for the first time.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro takes 0.52 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.98 hours

Battery Power

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 70mAh

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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 can provide 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 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 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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).

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices.

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Number Of Microphones

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 6only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

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 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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 and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX	Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX4
	weight	12g	12.2g
	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	9.2mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	21hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.52hours
	battery power	70mAh	✗
	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 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	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

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

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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