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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and exercise use, consider the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ, as they're smaller, sweatproof, and offer decent noise isolation for earbuds; however, they come at a premium price. For those who value longer battery life and superior call quality, as well as a more immersive experience for music, calls, and gaming, the Earfun Wave Pro headphones are a budget-friendly choice with excellent performance in those areas, though they may be less portable and not as well-suited for exercise. Both have good build quality, but the Bang and Olufsen offer aptX Adaptive and AAC codec support, which might provide better sound quality for certain devices. If active noise canceling is important for you, the Bang and Olufsen have this feature, while the Earfun Wave Pro does not. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.2
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$176
$80
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
8.7
The Earfun Wave Pro and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both very good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
TV and Video
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be very good for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Earfun Wave Pro both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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