A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated April 10, 2024·
If premium sound quality and build are top priorities and you're willing to pay a higher price, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX may be the better choice with excellent overall sound and very good noise isolation, active noise cancelling, and a best in class build quality. However, if budget is a concern and you need something functional for everyday use with good durability and better battery life, the Soundcore P20i offers good sound quality, is sweatproof for exercise, and has a longer battery life, all for a much lower price. Beoplay EX has a slight edge for TV and video due to lower latency, while P20i may be more exercise-friendly due to its dust and sweat resistance. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
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 Soundcore P20i
- The Soundcore P20i has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Key differences
Music
7.9
6.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
7.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$30
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Shopping
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Soundcore P20i
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Critic Reviewer
Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
Get a great deal on the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX or the Soundcore P20i
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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX vs. Bowers and Wilkins PI7
VS
Compare Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX vs. Moondrop Blessing 2
VS
Compare Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX vs. Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
VS
Compare Soundcore P20i vs. Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
VS
Compare Soundcore P20i vs. Skullcandy Dime 2
VS
Compare Soundcore P20i vs. Creative Labs Zen Air
VS
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
110,300
Recommendations made
16,545
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
