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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and the best noise isolation when listening to music or while on air travel, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX should suit you well, and they provide longer battery life for extended use. They also feature active noise cancelling to significantly reduce background sounds. However, if a slightly lower price and compatibility with high-quality lossless codecs is more important to you, and you do not require active noise cancelling, the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 may be the better choice, especially if you want earbuds optimized for use with Android devices. Both options have excellent build quality, but the Beoplay EX have a stem design which might be a style preference or provide a more secure fit during use. 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 Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
- The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$330
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 costs $330.
Build Quality
10.0
8.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.9
7.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are both good for music.
Phone Calls
5.3
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $330 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Bowers and Wilkins | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 0.75 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 13 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 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."
Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
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Billy Steele | March 2023
"While the overall sound quality is great, these earbuds fall short in terms of battery life, customization and ANC performance. Bowers & Wilkins’ ability to consistently deliver pristine sound isn’t enough to make up for what the Pi7 S2 lacks, which is unfortunately quite a bit."
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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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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