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Updated April 11, 2024·
Choosing between the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Steelseries TUSQ will depend on what you prioritize. If sound quality for music and the convenience of wireless technology are priorities, along with a more luxurious build, the Bang and Olufsen might be the better choice for you. However, the Beoplay EX has limited suitability for gaming or calls. On the other hand, the Steelseries TUSQ, while a budget-friendly option with a very good mic quality, might not deliver the same level of sound quality for everyday music listening, but could be better for gaming due to the boom mic. It does not have wireless capabilities, which could affect convenience but avoids latency issues which is great for gaming and video. Neither option is particularly optimized for calls or meetings. If active noise cancelling is important, especially for air travel or noisy environments, the Beoplay EX offers this, whereas the TUSQ does not. Consider also the portability and the need for sweatproof features if you plan to use them during exercise, which both offer. 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 Steelseries TUSQ
- The Steelseries TUSQ has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Steelseries TUSQ is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
7.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Steelseries TUSQ is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Steelseries TUSQ is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$399
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $40.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Steelseries TUSQ has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.9
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Steelseries TUSQ are both good for music.
Phone Calls
5.3
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Steelseries TUSQ are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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 Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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