Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
Height | 3.079 cm | 3.48 cm | |
Width | 1.826 cm | 2.25 cm | |
Depth | 1.921 cm | 2.27 cm | |
Weight | 4.28 g | 6 g | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 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 |
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Colour | - | Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass | |
Protection | IPX4 | IP57 | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
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 | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | 107 dB | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | - | 9.2 mm | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | - | Condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | Omni-directional | |
Microphones Included | 2 | 6 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - | |
Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 70 mAh | |
Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 8 hours | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
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 |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
Charging Time | - | 1.5 hours | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Compliant Standards | - | IP57 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 3 years |