Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
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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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared 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 prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -129.75g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc 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 ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates 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 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 a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a full charge of 44 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 24 hours It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 0.5 hours The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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, older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect 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 earbuds to filter out noise. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to 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 while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully 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 can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can 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. 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. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
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. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.