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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and active noise cancellation for frequent travel or exercise, go for the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ earbuds, as they are also more portable and offer better call quality. However, if you prefer an open-back design with a wider soundstage and higher overall sound quality for at-home listening, especially for music and TV, the Sennheiser 560S headphones are a better choice, but they lack noise isolation and aren't suitable for exercise or travel due to their size and wired connection. The Bang and Olufsen offer sweatproof and dustproof certification, which Sennheisers don't. 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
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.8
9.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
6.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.2
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
8.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Sennheiser 560S are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S 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 Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser 560S does not have a battery.
Build Quality
8.9
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Sennheiser 560S both have very good build quality, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has somewhat better build quality.
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Cost
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Sennheiser 560S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Sennheiser | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 244.9 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."
Sennheiser 560S
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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