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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ offers a midrange price with higher build quality and slightly better comfort compared to the Beats Studiobuds. They also provide active noise cancelling, which the Beats lack, enhancing your experience in noisy environments like air travel. However, the Beats Studiobuds come in at a lower midrange price, potentially saving you money, and they offer slightly higher sound quality and longer battery life, making them a good choice for extended use. The Beoplay EQ is optimized for both Android and Apple devices, whereas the Beats Studiobuds are optimized for Apple. If you're an Android user wanting a tailored experience, the Beoplay EQ may suit you better. If you seek virtual surround sound, the Studiobuds have this feature, catering well to TV and gaming use. Both are wireless, stemless, and have an app for customization, but only the Beoplay EQ supports AptX Adaptive codec for potentially better sound quality. Consider these aspects based on your priority for sound, noise cancellation, device optimization, and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
8.4
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for TV and video, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Cost
$176
$80
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Beats Studiobuds costs $80.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats Studiobuds to be good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.2
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Beats Studiobuds are both good for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats Studiobuds to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ to be good for noise reduction, while the Beats Studiobuds is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.9
8.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Beats Studiobuds both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Beats Studiobuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 0.9 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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