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Category | Features | OnePlus Buds Z2 | JBL Endurance Peak |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IPX7 |
weight | 9g | 30g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 16Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 22000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 4hours |
battery life of charging case | 31hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 40mAh | 75mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v4.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 1only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
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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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak'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, 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
The JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g
weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak by -21g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Endurance Peak have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JBL Endurance Peak are resistant to sweat
OnePlus Buds Z2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Endurance Peak have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
JBL Endurance Peak have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines 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 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
JBL Endurance Peak make sound with a juicier bass than the OnePlus Buds Z2
JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces 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 means that
JBL Endurance Peak can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the OnePlus Buds Z2
JBL Endurance Peak's battery life is 4 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Endurance Peak's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 JBL Endurance Peak by 7 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak's battery. It is highly adivsable 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 by 0.5 hours
JBL Endurance Peak's battery power is 75mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
OnePlus Buds Z2's battery power is 40mAh.
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 35mAh
JBL Endurance Peak have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
OnePlus Buds Z2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
The JBL Endurance Peak have Bluetooth version of 4.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Endurance Peak 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
OnePlus Buds Z2 support AAC, a codec that is 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend 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.
JBL Endurance Peak have 1 microphones.
OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 5
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
OnePlus Buds Z2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Endurance Peak, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a control panel on them.
JBL Endurance Peak 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.
The JBL Endurance Peak have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
The JBL Endurance Peak come with a special case. Carrying earphones 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.