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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking at the best overall sound quality and are willing to pay a premium, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX earbuds offer excellent sound with additional features such as active noise cancelling and sweatproof certification, making them suitable for varied environments, including exercise and air travel. Despite their price, they don’t perform well for gaming due to latency issues. In contrast, the Earfun Wave Pro headphones, being much less expensive, provide very good audio performance and are especially well-suited for calls and meetings with excellent mic quality. They also have a much longer battery life, and with low latency mode, they are better suited for gaming and watching TV. However, they lack active noise cancellation and may not be as portable or as good for exercise, given their bulkier over-ear design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Earfun Wave Pro are both good for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
8.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Phone Calls
5.3
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
9.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Earfun Wave Pro are both very good for TV and video, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Battery
6.5 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$80
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$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Earfun Wave 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 Earfun Wave Pro are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Earfun Wave Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 80 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 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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