Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 3.48 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.25 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.27 cm | - | |
| Weight | 6 g | - | |
| 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 |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Anthracite oxygen | Anthracite black | Gold tone | Black | Silver | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, polymer, tempered glass | - | |
| Protection | IP57 | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9.2 mm | 8.4 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | 6 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, ANC/transparency | - |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Transparency mode | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 70 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 8 hours | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX. |
| 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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hours | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case (380 mAh), Comply ear tips, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m) | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet | - | |
| Compliant Standards | IP57 | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | - |
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