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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX vs Marshall Motif II A.N.C.

What Beoplay EX does better (4) and where Motif II A.N.C. wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Bang & Olufsen · 2022Beoplay EX
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $260
vs
Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
5.8Battery6.3
9.4Build & features8.8

Why is Beoplay EX better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  3. aptXYes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
  4. Driver size9.2 mm vs 6 mm+53%

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than Beoplay EX?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 4.3 g+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9.2 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g4.3 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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