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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and gaming, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX may be the better choice as they offer good microphone quality and low latency. However, for those who value effective noise isolation and are cost-conscious, the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds, while less expensive, provide excellent noise isolation but poor mic quality, making them less ideal for calls. The Bose earbuds also are not the best choice for gaming due to higher latency. For frequent flyers, the Bose's superior noise isolation might be preferable, despite being heavier and offering slightly less portability compared to the Bang and Olufsen. Both have a premium build quality, but if optimizing for Android or Apple devices is important, the Bang and Olufsen earbuds have dedicated optimizations, whereas the Bose earbuds do not discriminate between platforms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both good for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
6.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
9.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good.
Cost
$399
$199
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$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds costs $199.
Build Quality
10.0
8.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 8.5 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."
Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | March 2023
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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