A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

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.

In comparison 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

Weight

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds by of 3.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent 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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both OnePlus Buds Z2, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

The Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced 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 , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20000Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2 20000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, 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.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

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 longer battery life, 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 . Every 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Beats Studio Buds's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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

Battery Power

Beats Studio Buds ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mAh

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery power is 40mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

The Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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 iPhone. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Beats Studio Buds 6only

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.

While the OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Beats Studio Buds ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the OnePlus Buds Z2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Beats Studio Buds 2only

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

The Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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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	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	100.5dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	31hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	battery power	✗	40mAh
	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
MICROPHONE	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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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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