A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Z2'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 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.

In comparison to the OnePlus Buds Z2, Jabra Elite 5 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

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

Jabra Elite 5 10g

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Jabra Elite 5, at 10g weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Z2 by of 1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 5 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Jabra Elite 5 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The OnePlus Buds Z2 and Jabra Elite 5 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both Jabra Elite 5, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 5mm , a common assumption 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

The OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Jabra Elite 5's battery life is more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

This 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 4 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

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 long periods.

Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mAh

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

Jabra Elite 5 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

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

Jabra Elite 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 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 a similar 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 are planning 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 Jabra Elite 5 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

Jabra Elite 5 6only

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.

The Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 5 too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 5 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

The Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 5 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 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.

Jabra Elite 5 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Z2	Jabra Elite 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IP55
	weight	9g	10g
	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	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	7hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	27hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	battery power	40mAh	✗
	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
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✗	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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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 Wireless Charging

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 Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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