A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP55, the OnePlus Buds Z2'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 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 Z2, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, OnePlus Buds Z2 has a higher liquid rating than BLX Earbuds Gen 1

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Z2 by of 35.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

The OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is 7 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.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 2.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 Z2 31hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and OnePlus Buds Z2's case is said to have a full charge of 31 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 17.5 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Z2's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh. equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 Z2 will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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.

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Number Of Microphones

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.

While the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Z2 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

With the OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

Related Reviews

Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Z2	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	9g	44.5g
	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	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	7hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	13.5hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1hours
	battery power	40mAh	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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