Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm 2.2 cm
Width 1.65 cm 2.4 cm
Depth 1.8 cm 2.7 cm
Weight 4 g 8 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Charging case: 7.7 cm x 2.6 cm x 4 cm / 50 g
Earbud: 2.4 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.2 cm / 8 g
Colour - Black
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, polymer
Protection - Splashproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, IP54
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance - 17 Ohm
Diaphragm - 6.88 mm
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 85 mAh
Battery Life - 7.5 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Included Accessories Charging case 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Comply ear tips, charging case (340 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
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