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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ might suit you if you prefer the convenience of wireless earbuds with active noise cancelling for travel or exercise, as they are designed for portability and have decent battery life. On the other hand, the EPOS PC38X, being an over-ear, open-back headphone with a boom mic, offers superior sound quality especially for gaming and calls, providing an excellent soundstage and comfort, but lacks wireless functionality and noise isolation, making them less suitable for noisy environments or on-the-go use. Both have good build quality and are midrange-priced, but your choice should depend on whether you prioritize sound quality and gaming or portability and usage in various environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.8
9.5
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
Phone Calls
7.2
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
7.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the EPOS PC38X is good.
TV and Video
7.8
9.0
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery.
Cost
$176
$139
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the EPOS PC38X costs $139.
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Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and EPOS PC38X both have very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the EPOS PC38X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | EPOS PC38X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $139 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | EPOS | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 249.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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