OnePlus Buds Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
OnePlus Buds Z2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | OnePlus Buds Pro 2 | OnePlus Buds Z2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IP55 |
weight | 9.8g | 9g | |
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 | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 31hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
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 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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 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, OnePlus Buds Z2 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
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g
are lighter than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by -0.8g
For a device to be true wireless it should 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 major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both OnePlus Buds Z2 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and OnePlus Buds Z2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm 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, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
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 on its way through.
OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 make sound with a juicier bass than the OnePlus Buds Z2
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the OnePlus Buds Z2
The sound pressure level, 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is
less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the 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 several 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
OnePlus Buds Z2 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 0.5 hours
OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
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.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
OnePlus Buds Z2 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.
OnePlus Buds Z2 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 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , 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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 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.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
OnePlus Buds Z2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, 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. 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 OnePlus Buds Z2 also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' 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 features are supported on the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a control panel on them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
OnePlus Buds Z2 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.