Google Pixel Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
weight | 12.4g | 12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 9.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 75dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 11hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro's rating is read as, the first number 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro, 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g weigh less than the Google Pixel Buds Pro with a difference -0.4g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. The Google Pixel Buds Pro stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and Google Pixel Buds Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a unit size of 11mm 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 device, its size determines the sound produced by the device.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 1.8mm
, many people have a misconception 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass The Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high recognizable 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 means that both devices generate equal treble SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Google Pixel Buds Pro's measurement is 75dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro by 0.5 hours The Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, 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 the earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Google Pixel Buds Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, 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, newer than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro Google Pixel Buds Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 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. 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 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. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones.
While the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. Google Pixel Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support fast charging.
It's very 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 30 minutes. Google Pixel Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a control panel on them. Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Google Pixel Buds Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.