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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ offers superior sound quality with active noise cancellation, which is great for immersive listening environments and for reducing background noise. They are also known for premium design and materials. On the other hand, the SteelSeries TUSQ may be a more budget-friendly option, designed primarily for gaming with a focus on clear voice communication, thanks to a built-in microphone. If you prefer high-fidelity audio and noise cancellation for music and travel, Beoplay EQ may be worth the extra cost. However, if you're gaming or need a robust microphone for voice chat, the TUSQ would be more suitable and cost-effective. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.8
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.2
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for noise reduction, while the Steelseries TUSQ is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$176
$55
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $55.
Build Quality
8.9
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.4
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Steelseries TUSQ are both good for TV and video.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $55 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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 Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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