Are you looking for a premium pair of earbuds with incredible sound quality and powerful active and adaptive noise cancellation, which cuts out all our annoying surrounding noises? Then this Beoplay EX review is rightly for you.
It delivers a crystal clear, crisp, and balanced sound both while calling or listening to something on your phone. The only reason which disappoints the customers is its high pricing. However, in my verdict, the price is fair when compared to the exquisite features it offers.
Therefore, if you don’t mind spending some extra dollars and locking this premium pair for you, then keep on scrolling through the article to get an honest review and remarks on Beoplay Ex earbuds.
Description
The earbuds come with four different sizes of silicon tips so you can buy one according to your preference. These are extremely comfortable and well-fitted to wear, ideal for gymming and exercise.
Moreover, these earbuds are also sweat, water, and dust resistant. However, they are not durable against shocks. Further, they feature a touch-sensitive glass surface so you can adjust settings manually without looking for your phone.
They deliver an awesome sound quality. Their active and adaptive noise cancellation feature allows you to isolate all the surrounding noises and just enjoy your moment.
Specs
| Brand | Bang & Olufsen | Noise cancellation | Active |
| Product | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Battery timing of earbud | 6 hours |
| Color | BlackGoldLight blue | Battery timing with charging case | 20 hours |
| Width of earbud | 2.3 cm | Battery capacity of earbud | 70 mAh |
| Length of earbud | 3.5 cm | Battery capacity of charging case | 350 mAh |
| Height of earbud | 2.3 cm | Power supply | 5 volts |
| Width of the charging case | 6.6 cm | Charging port | USB Type-C |
| Length of the charging case | 4.8 cm | Charging time of earbud | 1.5 hours |
| Height of charging case | 2.2 cm | Charging time of charging case | 1.75 hours |
| Weight of earbud | 6 grams | Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Weight of charging case | 55 grams | Bluetooth range | 10 meters |
| Material | AluminiumPolymerSiliconeGlass | Multipoint connectivity | Yes (2 devices) |
| Driver type | Electro-dynamic | Waterproof | Yes |
| Driver size | 9.2 mm | Battery indicator | LED |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | Microphone | 6 MEMS |
| Frequency range | 20 to 22k Hz | Audio codec | aptXTMAdaptiveAACSBC |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB |
The earbuds have an impressive playtime of 6 and half hours in the normal mode, while 5 and a half hours in the active noise cancellation setting. It can easily cut 23 hours of runtime when attached to its charging case without using any external source. Whereas, it accompanies you for 18 and a half hours in active noise cancellation mode.
It features a strong 5.2 Bluetooth connection that ensures connectivity even ten meters away from the source. Moreover, you can also connect multiple devices to the earbuds using the single mode. This can be activated manually by pressing on the earbuds while they are still in their case.
It has a well-developed app that has a hold over music playback settings and noise control, alternation between noise cancellation, transparency, and basic mode. Adjustment of the amplification of ANC mode along with the setting of external noises using preconfigured pre-set standby functions, including podcast, sport, commute, and clear.
The noise cancellation is activated automatically as soon as you turn your earbuds on. Although, the company claims there is no difference between active noise cancellation and adaptive noise cancellation. Even though the adaptive noise cancellation was designed to analyze the ups and downs of the environment and then maintain the noise cancellation frequency accordingly.
The noise cancellation isolates all the surrounding noises, therefore, it is sometimes difficult to keep track of the surroundings while you are using these earbuds.
They feature wide 9.2mm dynamic neodymium-driven speakers to produce clear and crisp sound. The basic sound gives a tight bass and doesn’t sound flat at all. However, the real game changer is mid-range; it gives the realm of strong assertiveness and a poncho of energy. Low-frequency sound is best produced in ANC and transparency mode. It produces a bass-oriented, rich sound, which is quite satisfactory and fun to listen to.
Pros
- Loud and clear sound
- Good for calling with 6 microphones
- Great sound customization features
- Active noise cancellation (ANC)
- Water and dustproof technology
- Stable and comfortable (recommended for sports and workouts)
Cons
- Connectivity issue (in some pieces)
- Not an impressive companion app
- Overpriced earbuds
- No voice assistant activation button
FAQs
- How is the music on the Beoplay EX compared to the Bose earbuds?
The music on the Beoplay Ex earbuds is way better than that on the Bose earbuds. However, the noise cancellation of Bose’s earbuds outperforms the Beoplay EX’s earbuds.
- Can I swim with the Beoplay EX earbuds on?
No, you can not use it while swimming. The Beoplay EX Earbuds are water-resistant to a limit. Therefore, they can only survive in low amounts of water, like rain and sweat.
- Can I get a free trial of the Beoplay EX earbuds?
Yes, according to the manufacturers, Bang & Olufsen, the customer can get a 30-day free trial. Furthermore, if you buy it from the official store, you will also get a long warranty of 3 years.
- Does the active noise cancellation affect the battery timing of the Beoplay EX earbuds?
Yes, the battery timing of these earbuds is affected when ANC is enabled. The original battery timing without ANC is 8 hours. On the other hand, if you turn on the ANC, then it will come down to 6 hours or less.
- What will I get in the box along with the Beoplay EX earbuds?
According to “Bang & Olufsen,” you will get a Charging case with a wireless Qi receiver, USB-A/USB-C cable for charging, COMPLY™ Medium size, Silicone tips( 4 sizes), Quick start guide in the box of the B&O Beoplay EX earbuds.
