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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and are willing to invest in a premium product, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX may be worth the higher cost for its excellent overall sound, active noise cancelling, and premium build quality; however, it performs poorly for calls and meetings. In contrast, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is much less expensive and still provides very good sound, including low latency features for gaming and an AptX Lossless codec, but has lower mic quality and lacks active noise cancelling. Consider the Beoplay EX for a premium listening experience and noise isolation, or the Aurvana Ace 2 for cost-effective, versatile earbuds suitable for gaming and everyday use without noise cancellation. 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 Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Very good for music
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
8.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good.
TV and Video
8.9
7.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$150
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$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 costs $150.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.9
8.4
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 to be very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good.
Phone Calls
5.3
4.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 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 Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $150 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 4.7 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."
Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
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Tim Gideon | December 2023
"The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earphones deliver robust, crisp audio thanks to their combination of xMEMS and dynamic drivers. We're fans of their extensive, high-quality codec options and highly customizable EQ."
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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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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