Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Devialet Gemini 2 IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2's rating for solids indicates 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, Devialet Gemini 2 has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Devialet Gemini 2 12g

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g have the same weight as the Devialet Gemini 2

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX'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 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "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 device volume to overcome background noise.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

Devialet Gemini 2 10mm

Devialet Gemini 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 0.8mm , a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Devialet Gemini 2 5Hz

The Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable 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 produce a juicier bass than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

Devialet Gemini 2 20,000Hz

Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Devialet Gemini 2 120dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, 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.

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

Devialet Gemini 2 5hours

Devialet Gemini 2's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

Devialet Gemini 2 17hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Devialet Gemini 2's case is said to have a full charge of 17 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

Devialet Gemini 2 1hours

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 unused 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

Has Wireless Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

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 have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Devialet Gemini 2 v5.2

The Devialet Gemini 2 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.

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

Devialet Gemini 2 10meters

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

Has Aac

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 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 Devialet Gemini 2 will work fine with your iPad. 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

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 reducing interference from other devices.

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Number Of Microphones

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

Devialet Gemini 2 4only

The Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.

The 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 noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Supports Fast Charging

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling 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

Devialet Gemini 2 2only

Devialet Gemini 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, 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 is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

The 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 too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

With the Devialet Gemini 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

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 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

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

Travel Bag Is Included

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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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
MICROPHONE	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	✓	✓
		See price on Amazon	See price on Amazon

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Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

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 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