Jlab Go Air Pop Vs. Oneplus Buds Z2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

JLab Go Air Pop IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the JLab Go Air Pop, 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, JLab Go Air Pop has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Z2

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

JLab Go Air Pop 7.4g

JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g are heavier than the JLab Go Air Pop by of 1.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop are resistant to sweat

OnePlus Buds Z2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both OnePlus Buds Z2 and JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

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

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

JLab Go Air Pop 6mm

JLab Go Air Pop have a unit size of 6mm 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, its size determines the sound produced by the device.

OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 5mm , 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 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

JLab Go Air Pop 20Hz

The JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air Pop 20,000Hz

The JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Sound Pressure Level

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JLab Go Air Pop 103dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air Pop's measurement is 103dB/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

JLab Go Air Pop 8hours

JLab Go Air Pop's battery life is 8 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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

JLab Go Air Pop 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Go Air Pop's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 JLab Go Air Pop by 7 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

JLab Go Air Pop 2.2hours

It takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air Pop's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

OnePlus Buds Z2 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 0.7 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state 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, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

JLab Go Air Pop v5.1

The JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, 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 JLab Go Air Pop . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

JLab Go Air Pop 10meters

JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Go Air Pop will work fine with your iPad. 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

JLab Go Air Pop 2only

The JLab Go Air Pop have 2 microphones.

While the OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JLab Go Air Pop -42dBV/Pa

The JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

The 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 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Z2 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the OnePlus Buds Z2 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

OnePlus Buds Z2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JLab Go Air Pop 2Years

The JLab Go Air Pop have a warranty period of 2 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 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JLab Go Air Pop have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Z2	JLab Go Air Pop
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	9g	7.4g
	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	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	103dB/mW
POWER	battery life	7hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2.2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	✗	-42dBV/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	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Go Air Pop Vs. Oneplus Buds Z2 Review In Detail

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

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