OnePlus Buds Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Jabra Elite 5
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | OnePlus Buds Pro 2 | Jabra Elite 5 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IP55 |
weight | 9.8g | 10g | |
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 | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 97dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 27hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
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 find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 the second number of 5 means 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.
Compared to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Jabra Elite 5, at 10g
weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 with a difference of 0.2g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 5'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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Elite 5 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The Jabra Elite 5 too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and Jabra Elite 5 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 5mm
, as many tend to believe 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 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 a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 5
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 5
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.
The 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 requires fewer chargings.
Jabra Elite 5's battery life is
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Every 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case has a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 3 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 when they have been unused for long periods.
Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
Jabra Elite 5 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite 5 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Pro 2 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Jabra Elite 5 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.
Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness 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 sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
The Jabra Elite 5 too 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 can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 5 also have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a control panel on them.
Jabra Elite 5 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 5 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.