A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 ip55

JBL Endurance Peak ipX7

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

Scoring IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

In comparison 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, JBL Endurance Peak has a higher liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Z2

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

JBL Endurance Peak 30g

JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak with a difference -21g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

True wireless devices 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 since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

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

Wingtips Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

An earbud foam is made 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.

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak'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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

JBL Endurance Peak have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

JBL Endurance Peak 10mm

JBL Endurance Peak driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of 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 , 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.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20hz

JBL Endurance Peak 16hz

The JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that JBL Endurance Peak can produce a juicier bass than the OnePlus Buds Z2

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20,000hz

JBL Endurance Peak 22,000hz

The JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that JBL Endurance Peak generate a clearer and crispier treble than the OnePlus Buds Z2

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

JBL Endurance Peak 4hours

The JBL Endurance Peak's battery life is 4 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

JBL Endurance Peak 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and JBL Endurance Peak's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

JBL Endurance Peak 2hours

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

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mah

JBL Endurance Peak 75mah

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 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 case.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak v4.2

JBL Endurance Peak have Bluetooth version of 4.2, 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, newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 10meters

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

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will work well with your MacBook. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

JBL Endurance Peak 1only

The JBL Endurance Peak have 1 microphones.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 5 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 1years

The 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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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	20,000hz	22,000hz
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
MICROPHONE	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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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

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

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 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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