A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Z2's rating for solids indicates 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 of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

JBL Tune 225TWS 9.8g

JBL Tune 225TWS have a weight of 9.8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g are lighter than the JBL Tune 225TWS with a difference -0.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune 225TWS are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Tune 225TWS'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 Tune 225TWS have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both OnePlus Buds Z2, and JBL Tune 225TWS have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

JBL Tune 225TWS 12mm

The JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.

OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune 225TWS 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20Hz

The JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component 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 implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20000Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20000Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

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

Sound Pressure Level

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 105dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Tune 225TWS's measurement is 105dB/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 Tune 225TWS 5hours

The JBL Tune 225TWS's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 Tune 225TWS by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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 Tune 225TWS 20hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tune 225TWS's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

OnePlus Buds Z2's charging case has a battery life of 31 hours, more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 11 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune 225TWS'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 Tune 225TWS by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mAh

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 Tune 225TWS v5

The JBL Tune 225TWS have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 Tune 225TWS . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS 10meters

The JBL Tune 225TWS have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Tune 225TWS

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS support AAC, a codec 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune 225TWS 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.

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 Tune 225TWS 4only

JBL Tune 225TWS have 4 microphones.

While the OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

When misplaced 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 Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

OnePlus Buds Z2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

OnePlus Buds Z2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Z2	JBL Tune 225TWS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	✗
	weight	9g	9.8g
	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	11mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	7hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	20hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	battery power	40mAh	✗
	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	4only
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	✓	✓
	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 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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