Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX vs. Philips TAT3217BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and Philips TAT3217BK. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX vs. Philips TAT3217BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Philips TAT3217BK
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 3.48 cm -
Width 2.25 cm -
Depth 2.27 cm -
Weight 6 g 51 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.62 cm x 2.21 cm x 4.8 cm / 53 g
Earbud: 2.25 cm x 2.27 cm x 3.48 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 3.41 cm x 2 cm x 2.18 cm
Charging case: 6.25 cm x 2.4 cm x 4.56 cm
Colour Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone Black
Body Material Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass -
Protection IP57 Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Philips TAT3217BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity 107 dB 101.5 dB Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have higher sensitivity than Philips TAT3217BK.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 10 mm Philips TAT3217BK have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Philips TAT3217BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 6 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Philips TAT3217BK
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency Voice assistant
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Philips TAT3217BK
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm USB-C cable - detachable - 50 cm
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Philips TAT3217BK
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
Additional Functions Transparency mode -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Philips TAT3217BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 70 mAh 40 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a higher battery capacity than Philips TAT3217BK.
Battery Life 8 hours 6 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAT3217BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 26 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1.5 hours 2 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Philips TAT3217BK
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Philips TAT3217BK
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (460 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet -
Compliant Standards IP57 IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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