Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Devialet Gemini 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Devialet Gemini 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
weight | 12g | 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 | 9.2mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 120dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 17hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1hours | |
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 | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
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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IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the Devialet Gemini 2, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning 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 that of liquids is that,
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Devialet Gemini 2
Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g
have the same weight as the Devialet Gemini 2
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Devialet Gemini 2 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.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
Devialet Gemini 2 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 0.8mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Devialet Gemini 2 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini 2's measurement is 120dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Devialet Gemini 2's battery life is 5 hours, these last less 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.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Devialet Gemini 2's case has a charge of 17 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 3 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 0.5 hours
Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Devialet Gemini 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Devialet Gemini 2 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.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
Devialet Gemini 2 support AAC, a codec 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 Devialet Gemini 2 will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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.
The Devialet Gemini 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Devialet Gemini 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Devialet Gemini 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.
Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Devialet Gemini 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a control panel on them.
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.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Devialet Gemini 2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.