Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 IP55

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

Compared to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9.8g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by of 2.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have sweat resistance

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

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 11mm

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 40,000Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows 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 implies that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Sound Pressure Level

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 97dB/mW

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer 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 requires fewer chargings.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours . Every 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 30hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case has a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 10 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 1hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support 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 comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 v5.2

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

The OnePlus Buds Pro 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10meters

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will work fine with your iPhone. 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 6only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

While the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

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

Mic Sensitivity

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

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, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

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

Multipoint Count

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 2only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

The OnePlus Buds Pro 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 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 the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, 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.

Warranty Period

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Pro 2	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IP57
	weight	9.8g	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	11mm	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	10Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	97dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	20hours
	charge time	1hours	1.5hours
	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
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	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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Oneplus Buds Pro 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

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

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