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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 7hz Timeless earbuds are praised for their overall sound quality, especially for music, due to their planar driver design, but lack wireless capability and have no microphone, making them less versatile for calls or gaming. However, their build quality is robust, and they come with a detachable cable for durability. On the other hand, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ offers a more balanced package with active noise cancelling, wireless connectivity with support for high-quality codecs like AptX Adaptive, and decent battery life. They also have a built-in microphone and are sweat, dustproof, and optimized for both Android and Apple devices, enhancing their usability for exercise, travel, and various multimedia activities. Choose the 7hz Timeless for the best music experience and the Beoplay EQ for a versatile, portable, and feature-rich option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
6.8
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
6.6
8.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
7.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
8.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.5 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$185
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ costs $250.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
7.8
The 7hz Timeless and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and 7hz Timeless both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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