Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's rating is read as, the first number 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, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
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 transport.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are lighter than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by -0.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have sweat resistance
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC 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. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 produce a juicier bass than the JBL Live Pro 2
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2
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.
JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud something is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, 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 full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
It takes 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. JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours
OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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. JBL Live Pro 2 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. JBL Live Pro 2 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 can provide 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 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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones. The JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
The amount 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 pick up. The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency on how well it converts sounds to electrical energy. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but 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.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's 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 device. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Live Pro 2 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 their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
