Meet the New Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX Earbuds

Bang & Olufsen’s history now dates back almost 100 years. During this time, the company has earned its name as a pioneer in the high-end audio market. Across the board, B&O’s speakers, headphones, and more represent among the best that money can buy. However, there’s no escaping the fact that their products come at a cost.
Yet, it’s often a price worth paying for those seeking the very best. Among Bang & Olufsen’s latest products are its Beoplay EX earbuds. The company’s new flagship pair of in-ear headphones are the follow-up to the popular Beoplay EQs.

Beoplay EX Earbuds From Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay EXs follow promptly in the footsteps of last year’s Beoplay EQs. Launched in 2021 as B&O’s then-flagship earbud model, they went down well. At the same time, they were—and remain—a somewhat bulky option, particularly up against the likes of Apple’s rather more sleek AirPods and AirPods Pro.
The new model addresses this by introducing a more Apple-like stem and a smaller and slimmer overall design. If nothing else, the addition of this stem, as opposed to the stemless design of the existing Beoplay EQs, allows for more optimized positioning of the EX model’s six built-in microphones.

Bang for Your Buck

The all-new Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EXs cost $399. That’s a lot, of course. However, it’s the same price as B&O’s existing Beoplay EQs. The EXs improve upon the EQs in various areas. As such, it’s nice to see the manufacturer maintaining the outgoing flagship model’s sub-$400 price tag. For that, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX earbud buyers get:
  • Active noise cancellation
  • Qualcomm aptX for low-latency audio
  • IP57 dust and water resistance
  • Two-device pairing
  • Battery case with wireless charging
  • Six-hour typical battery life
  • Up to 22 hours of extra battery life via the earbuds’ case
  • Five earbud tip sizes to ensure optimum fit
At almost $400, all of that’s to be expected. It’s also important to remember that similar levels of functionality are available from other brands for less money. Manufacturers like Apple, Bose, Beats, Sennheiser, and Sony each offer similar products costing around half the price.

Untouchable Sound Quality

However, few brands can touch Bang & Olufsen regarding outright sound quality. This sound quality is a major factor in the Beoplay EX’s pricing. That’s in addition to the company’s similarly impressive build quality and tireless attention to detail.
Purely in terms of sound quality, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX buyers can expect plenty of bang for their buck. That’s partly thanks to their all-new design allowing for huge 9.2mm drivers – B&O’s largest-ever in a pair of wireless earbuds. They also boast Bluetooth 5.2 support and significantly improved call quality over various predecessors like the Beoplay EQs.

Attention to Detail

There’s absolutely no disputing Bang & Olufsen’s exceptional attention to detail, with many of its speakers and other products representing true acoustic works of art. The company’s approach to its headphones is no different, and it’s something that’s immediately apparent in the form of the new Beoplay EXs.
B&O’s latest flagship earbuds both look and feel great. Their minimalist design features a mirror-effect tempered glass surface, while their case has a satin metallic finish. Three color options are offered, rolled out in stages following the Beoplay EX earbuds’ launch:
  • Anthracite Oxygen from May 5, 2022
  • Gold Tone starting late May 2022
  • Black Anthracite from early June 2022
Elsewhere, it should be noted that Bang & Olufsen’s existing Beoplay EQ earbuds have received some criticism surrounding issues with comfort when worn for more than an hour or two. The Danish manufacturer claims to have overcome this with the Beoplay EXs. With that, they promise to be comfortable, even during extended periods of wear.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Warranty

Bang & Olufsen’s headphones come with lengthy albeit limited warranty provisions that help to safeguard against manufacturing defects for up to three years. B&O Beoplay EX earbud buyers can further bolster this coverage with a separate extended headphone warranty from Upsie.
All of Upsie’s extended headphone warranties include comprehensive accidental damage protection. This protection covers drops, cracks, liquid spills, and any number of additional mishaps. Upsie’s warranties also protect against mechanical faults and other failures. Plus, customers gain access to local repairs carried out by qualified experts.
Upsie’s warranties also include free warranty transfers and unlimited claims up to the purchase price of any pair of headphones. In addition, through Upsie’s experts, customers save up to 70 percent on the cost of warranty coverage versus policies sold by manufacturers and retailers. Find out more at Upsie.com.

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