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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and active noise cancelling for a variety of environments, including air travel and exercise, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ earbuds would be suitable, although they come at a premium price. They also offer better call quality and a more secure fit for active use. However, for a more budget-friendly option with a focus on music and sound quality for passive listening, the KZ ZSN Pro X could be a good choice; these are wired earbuds with a durable build but have limited features such as no wireless or active noise cancelling capabilities. Keep in mind the Beoplay EQ also supports aptX Adaptive codec for better sound quality over Bluetooth, which the KZ ZSN Pro X lacks due to being wired. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for music
Key differences
Gaming
8.4
5.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Phone Calls
7.2
3.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro X does not have a battery.
Cost
$176
$24
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $24.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro X to be good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
7.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and KZ ZSN Pro X both have very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the KZ ZSN Pro X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | KZ ZSN Pro X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 27 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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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.
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