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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm 3.48 cm
Width 1.65 cm 2.25 cm
Depth 1.8 cm 2.27 cm
Weight 4 g 6 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: 6.62 cm x 2.21 cm x 4.8 cm / 53 g
Earbud: 2.25 cm x 2.27 cm x 3.48 cm / 6 g
Colour - Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone
Body Material - Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass
Protection - IP57
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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 EX 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 - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 9.2 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 70 mAh
Battery Life - 8 hours
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 1.5 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Included Accessories Charging case 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - IP57
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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