Bang & Olufsen has lengthy supplied true wi-fi earbuds, however its designs have all been monolithic fashions which may not match in addition to you need. The company is lastly shaking issues up, nonetheless, by introducing the Beoplay EX. It’s B&O’s first set of earbuds with an AirPods-like stem design, and the audio model is promising a extra snug match due to the smaller in-ear housing. Whether or not you take into account them extra modern than AirPods is extra a matter of opinion, however the black, black-and-blue and gold colours at the least beat Apple’s signature white for selection.

It’s too early to say if B&O’s claims of “superior sound” match actuality. The Beoplay EX design permits for the corporate’s largest-ever (9.2mm) drivers in wi-fi earbuds, although, so you may at the least get extra energy than in previous fashions. B&O additional boasts of improved name high quality and Bluetooth 5.2 assist.

And sure, you may get the options which might be just about necessary in upscale earbuds. You can anticipate energetic noise cancellation, IP57 mud/water resistance, two-device pairing and a battery case with wi-fi charging assist. B&O is estimating a wholesome (if more and more anticipated) six hours of listening with ANC enabled, and a complete 20 hours of playback once you use the case.

The caveat, as you’d think about, is the value. B&O is promoting the Beoplay EX for $399. That’s on par with previous fashions just like the Beoplay EQ, however they’re significantly costlier than the AirPods Pro, to not point out different comparable buds like Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 2 and Sony’s WF-1000XM4. Still, that is seemingly your prime decide in case you choose B&O’s sound and minimalist design.