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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality sound experience for music with excellent soundstage and imaging, and also need earbuds suitable for exercise with sweat and dust resistance and active noise cancellation, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX may be worth the premium price despite their higher cost. They also support low latency sound and have a longer battery life for both the earbuds and the case, which is beneficial for extended usage periods. However, if cost is a concern and you prefer over-ear headphones that provide good noise isolation and are convenient for air travel with a foldable design, the Soundcore Space Q45 could be a more economical choice. The Space Q45 also have a detachable cable for a wired option, which the Beoplay EX lacks. 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 Soundcore Space Q45
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Soundcore Space Q45 are both good for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
5.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$130
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$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Soundcore Space Q45 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
4.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 294.8 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."
Soundcore Space Q45
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Sound Guys
Riley Ballantyne | June 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 is a great pair of active noise canceling (ANC) headphones, and the $150 USD price tag only sweetens the deal. Unlike many mid-tier wireless headphones, the Q45 microphone system rejects quite a bit of background noise, making this a great work headset too."
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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 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.
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