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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end sound quality and features for various settings, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX would serve you well with excellent overall sound, active noise cancelling, and wireless convenience suitable for exercise, travel, and casual listening. However, if budget is your main concern and you prefer simple, wired earbuds mostly for music and TV, the Sony MDREX15AP offers very good comfort with a significantly lower price, although you'll compromise on sound quality and miss out on modern features like app control and low latency audio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony MDREX15AP
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
6.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Sony MDREX15AP is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.3
3.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for phone calls, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
5.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDREX15AP is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony MDREX15AP is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Sony MDREX15AP does not have a battery.
Cost
$399
$20
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Sony MDREX15AP has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.9
8.3
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony MDREX15AP to be very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good.
TV and Video
8.9
9.3
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony MDREX15AP to be excellent for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Sony MDREX15AP compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sony MDREX15AP |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 4.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 3.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
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Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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