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Updated April 10, 2024·
If sound quality for music is a top priority and you're keen on active noise canceling and premium build, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX would suit you, though they have a high price. They excel in music and TV applications but are not the best for calls. In contrast, the Google Pixel Buds A Series offer good overall performance at a much lower price. They're better for calls and meetings, though they lack active noise canceling and are not as robustly built. If you need earbuds that are good for exercise, both are sweatproof, but the Pixel Buds are lighter. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
6.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
8.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good.
Phone Calls
5.3
8.5
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
8.4
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
7.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
4.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$58
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Google Pixel Buds A Series costs $58.
Build Quality
10.0
7.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Google Pixel Buds A Series compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Google Pixel Buds A Series |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $58 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 5.1 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."
Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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