IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 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, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF 1000XM4
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are lighter than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by -2.7g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean 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 frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Sony WF 1000XM4
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
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.
Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 14 hours
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. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 0.5 hours
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, 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. Sony WF 1000XM4 too support 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. Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony WF 1000XM4 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 fine 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 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.
Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. 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 measure of its sensitivity.
It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. It's very 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 just 30 minutes. The 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 coming from another device. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can 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 earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
