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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent sound quality and active noise cancelling for a premium listening experience, Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX might suit you, but they come with a higher price. They're also good for those who value a luxurious build and design. Great for music listening, they support a lossless codec if you're into high-fidelity audio. However, they are not the best for calls and meetings. If you're looking for headphones that excel in call quality and are comfortable for long wearing periods, such as during office work, and come at a lower price, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless could be a better choice, especially with their boom mic and excellent mic quality. They also have remarkable battery life, making them suitable for extended use without frequent charging. 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
Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
6.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.3
7.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
7.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
7.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
60.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$79
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless costs $79.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
9.3
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX to be excellent for gaming, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | JLab JBuds Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $79 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 60 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 158 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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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.
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