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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional build quality and sound for music and TV, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX might suit you, though they have poor performance for calls and meetings. They offer active noise cancelling and are sweatproof, which enhances their usage during exercise and air travel. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are somewhat less expensive and offer great sound too, with the addition of virtual surround support. They are also optimized for exercise with stability bands and have better battery life. However, they take longer to charge and their mic quality is lower than the Beoplay EX. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.9
8.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good.
TV and Video
8.9
8.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are both very good for TV and video, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.9
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX are both very good for noise reduction, though the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is somewhat better.
Cost
$399
$249
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds costs $249.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
9.3
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX to be excellent for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Phone Calls
5.3
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $249 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | September 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 7.7 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 QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
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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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