Google Pixel Buds Pro Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Google Pixel Buds Pro IPX4

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison 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

Weight

Google Pixel Buds Pro 12.4g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g are lighter than the Google Pixel Buds Pro with a difference -0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Google Pixel Buds Pro's 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Google Pixel Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise 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 this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11mm

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by 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 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an 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 implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20,000Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

The Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Google Pixel Buds Pro 75dB/mW

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

SPL, is the pressure level 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.

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Battery Life

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

The Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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 chargings.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Google Pixel Buds Pro's case has a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro

Charge Time

Google Pixel Buds Pro 1hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

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

Has Wireless Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support USB TYPE-C, a 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.

Bluetooth Version

Google Pixel Buds Pro v5

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Google Pixel Buds Pro 10meters

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro

Has Aac

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning 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 Ldac

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

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, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Google Pixel Buds Pro 6only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

Google Pixel Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

With the Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

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

Warranty Period

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

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

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Google Pixel Buds Pro	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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
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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