Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX7 |
weight | 12g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.2mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
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 | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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 are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -129.75g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from independent 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 listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time. Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1.2mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Raycon Fitness Earbuds can make sound with a juicier bass than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Raycon Fitness Earbuds can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a full charge of 44 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, less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 24 hours It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 0.5 hours Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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, older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through 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, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. 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. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
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's voice. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a control panel on them. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3Years, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2 Years . Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.