A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 ip55

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ipX7

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

Having a value of IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak 2, 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 lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak 2

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

JBL Endurance Peak 2 26g

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a weight of 26g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak 2 by -17g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

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

Wingtips Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 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

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both OnePlus Buds Z2 and JBL Endurance Peak 2 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 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.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10mm

JBL Endurance Peak 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 1mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20hz

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20hz

JBL Endurance Peak 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, 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

OnePlus Buds Z2 20,000hz

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20,000hz

JBL Endurance Peak 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 93db/mw

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 2's measurement is 93dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

JBL Endurance Peak 2 6hours

The JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

JBL Endurance Peak 2 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Endurance Peak 2's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

OnePlus Buds Z2's charging case has a battery life of 31 hours, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 7 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

OnePlus Buds Z2 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mah

JBL Endurance Peak 2 60mah

JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery power is 40mAh. less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 20mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 support USB TYPE-C, a 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.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak 2 v5

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

OnePlus Buds Z2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10meters

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 2

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 2 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , 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

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2only

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 have 2 microphones.

While the OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 -38dbv/pa

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

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

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

OnePlus Buds Z2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 1years

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Z2	JBL Endurance Peak 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip55	ipX7
	weight	9g	26g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
	sound pressure level	✗	93db/mw
POWER	battery life	7hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	battery power	40mah	60mah
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	✗	-38dbv/pa
EXTRAS	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1years
	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

Wingtips Included

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

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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