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Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds | OnePlus Buds Z2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
weight | 5.1g | 9g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8.2mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100.5dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 31hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the Beats Studio Buds, OnePlus Buds Z2 have a rating of IP55 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
and that of liquids is that,
OnePlus Buds Z2 has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds by of 3.9g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
OnePlus Buds Z2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Beats Studio Buds sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both OnePlus Buds Z2, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device.
OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.8mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
OnePlus Buds Z2's charging case has a battery life of 31 hours,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 15 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
OnePlus Buds Z2 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Beats Studio Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
OnePlus Buds Z2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.
OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.
OnePlus Buds Z2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.
Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have a control panel on them.
Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.