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Updated April 11, 2024·
If top-notch build quality and sound are your highest priorities, and you engage in various activities like exercise and air travel, then the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX might be right for you, though they come at a premium price with less emphasis on calls and meetings. On the other hand, if you're looking for very good sound and excellent noise isolation at a midrange price, with features like sweat and dust proofing, as well as wireless charging, then the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro can offer those at a lower cost, though they may not feel as luxurious as the Beoplay EX. 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
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
8.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good.
Phone Calls
5.3
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
7.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.8 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$188
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$150
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$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.9
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to be very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 12 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 5.5 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."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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