A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 IP55

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust 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 resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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 the second value 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, Powerbeats Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Powerbeats Pro has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9.8g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g are heavier than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by of 10.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have sweat resistance

Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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.

Both Powerbeats Pro and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -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 have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both Powerbeats Pro, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 11mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 40000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 97dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

SPL, 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.

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 30hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case has 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 recharging the case itself.

Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 6 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 1hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

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.

Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 0.3 hours

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 60mAh

Powerbeats Pro ✗

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

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.

Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 can provide 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 Powerbeats Pro 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.

Audio Latency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 54ms

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a latency of 54ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 6only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

The Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size 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.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Powerbeats Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 2only

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Powerbeats Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Pro 2	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	9.8g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	10Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	97dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	24hours
	charge time	1hours	0.7hours
	battery power	60mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	audio latency	54ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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