Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | OnePlus Buds Pro 2 | Jabra Elite 7 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IP57 |
weight | 9.8g | 10.8g | |
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 | 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 | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | ✗ | |
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 | 8only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8,000Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
See price on Amazon | See price on Amazon |
IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
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.
Compared to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 with a difference of 1g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, 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 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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 the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
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 status of your device and case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same 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 iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.