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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value wireless convenience and portability for use during travel and exercise, along with superior build, sound quality, active noise cancelling, and sweatproof features, consider the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX, but note they are at a premium price. Conversely, if you seek good overall sound quality and comfort at a budget price, and don't mind a wired connection or lack of noise cancelling, the Sennheiser HD 400S headphones would be a suitable choice. The Sennheiser are over-ear and may be better for long listening sessions, but they aren't as portable or workout-friendly as the earbuds. 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 Sennheiser HD 400S
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Sennheiser HD 400S are both good for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
8.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is very good.
Phone Calls
5.3
8.2
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
7.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 400S does not have a battery.
Cost
$399
$61
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Sennheiser HD 400S costs $61.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Sennheiser HD 400S has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Sennheiser HD 400S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sennheiser HD 400S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $61 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 213 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."
Sennheiser HD 400S
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Headphone Dungeon
Jim | August 2022
"Sennheiser has done it again. The HD 400S performs well beyond its price range and is one of the better budget model headphones I’ve tried. It has very few bells and whistles and offers a simple means of listening that still delivers amazing clarity and quality. If you need a good first pair of headphones or need something that you can take out of the house, then the HD 400S is definitely for you."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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