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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent sound quality, including gaming and TV watching experience, and best-in-class build quality, go for Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX; they are especially suited for high-fidelity audio due to support for AptX Adaptive. However, for a much more affordable option with excellent noise isolation and very good exercise suitability, opt for the JBL Live Pro 2. The JBLs also offer longer battery life for earbuds and case combined and quick charging. The Beoplay EX excels more in sound performance and build, while the JBLs are more budget-friendly and exercise-friendly with faster charging. The Beoplay EX is better for passive noise cancellation, thanks to their fit and design. Choose based on whether you value top-tier audio and build quality over cost and exercise functionality. 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
Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
- The JBL Live Pro 2 has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Key differences
Music
7.9
5.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Gaming
9.3
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
5.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.3 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$90
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the JBL Live Pro 2 costs $90.
Build Quality
10.0
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
5.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the JBL Live Pro 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | JBL Live Pro 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $90 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 8.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 4.8 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."
JBL Live Pro 2
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What HiFi? | February 2023
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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