Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
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
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time - 1.5 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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)
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
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