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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize premium sound quality, comfort, and advanced features like active noise cancelling and wireless convenience with a sleek design, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is the better choice, though at a premium price. They offer excellent overall sound and are practical for air travel, exercise, and everyday use with good battery life and the convenience of an app equalizer. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option that still provides good sound quality with a wired connection, and you don't mind a lack of features like noise cancelling or wireless connectivity, the KZ ZSN Pro X could be suitable. These are also a fine choice if you intend to use earbuds for casual listening or TV without the need for specialized features. 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
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- The KZ ZSN Pro X has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
5.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
3.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for phone calls, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
7.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro X does not have a battery.
Cost
$399
$22
$0
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$200
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$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $22.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the KZ ZSN Pro X has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the KZ ZSN Pro X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | KZ ZSN Pro X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 27 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
KZ ZSN Pro X
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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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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