Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Oneplus Buds Z2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

JBL Endurance Peak 3 IP68

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 8 means that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..

Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak 3, OnePlus Buds Z2 have a rating of IP55 meaning that JBL Endurance Peak 3 has a higher dust resistance than OnePlus Buds Z2 and that of liquids is that, OnePlus Buds Z2 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak 3

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 25g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g are lighter than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 by -16g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

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

Wingtips Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have sweat resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both OnePlus Buds Z2 and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue 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 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10mm

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 1mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20,000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20,000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

Sound Pressure Level

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 102dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 3's measurement is 102dB/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 3 10hours

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery life is 10 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 requires fewer chargings.

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 40hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Endurance Peak 3's case has a charge of 40 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

OnePlus Buds Z2's charging case has a battery life of 31 hours, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 9 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

OnePlus Buds Z2 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak 3 v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak 3 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10meters

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 will work fine with your iPhone. 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 3 4only

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 support the find earbuds feature.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

With the JBL Endurance Peak 3, so you can 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.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Z2	JBL Endurance Peak 3
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IP68
	weight	9g	25g
	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	✗	102dB/mW
POWER	battery life	7hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	40hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	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	4only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✗	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Oneplus Buds Z2 Review In Detail

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

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

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included