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Updated April 11, 2024·
Choose the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX if you prioritize overall sound quality, a premium build, and features like active noise cancelling and a longer battery life. However, these come at a premium price and aren't ideal for calls and meetings. The Beats Fit Pro, being less expensive, also provide good sound and are better optimized for activities like exercise. They offer virtual surround but only with Apple devices, and they lack active noise cancelling. If cost is a concern and you're an Apple user who values features like adaptive sound over top-tier sound quality, the Beats might be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
6.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
4.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
6.3
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
7.6
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.2 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$179
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Beats Fit Pro costs $179.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Beats Fit Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Beats Fit Pro are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Beats Fit Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Beats Fit Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $179 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | November 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 5.2 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 5.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
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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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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