Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
✓
Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Sony WF 1000XM3 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Has Passive Noise Reduction
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
✓
Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony WF 1000XM3, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Driver Unit Size
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
11mm
Sony WF 1000XM3 6mm
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 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 earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM3 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 5mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
Lowest Frequency
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
10Hz
Sony WF 1000XM3 20Hz
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Sony WF 1000XM3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 make sound with a juicier bass than the Sony WF 1000XM3
Highest Frequency
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
40000Hz
Sony WF 1000XM3 20000Hz
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM3's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Sony WF 1000XM3
Sound Pressure Level
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
97dB/mW
Sony WF 1000XM3 ✗
SPL, is the level of pressure 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.
Has A Neodymium Magnet
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
✗
Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓
The Sony WF 1000XM3 have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, using high magnetic flux.
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