OnePlus Buds Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | OnePlus Buds Pro 2 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.8g | 10.6g | |
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 | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 97dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2'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.
In comparison to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Pro 2
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g
are heavier than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 with a difference of 0.8g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have sweat resistance
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 similar in how loud their sound can get
, 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 make sound with a juicier bass than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is
less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case is said to have a charge of 30 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.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 6 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will work well with your iPad. 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.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.