Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
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Category | Features | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | OnePlus Buds Z2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IP55 |
weight | 10.8g | 9g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
waterproof depth rating | 1meters | ✗ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 31hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1.5hours | |
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 | 8only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 8000Hz | ✗ | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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 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 Z2, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Z2
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Z2 by of 1.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Z2 have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers
Jabra Elite 7 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming.
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The OnePlus Buds Z2 and Jabra Elite 7 Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
OnePlus Buds Z2 stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 5mm
, as many tend to believe 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.
OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and OnePlus Buds Z2's case is said to have a charge of 31 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 7 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Z2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
OnePlus Buds Z2's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
OnePlus Buds Z2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2
OnePlus Buds Z2 support AAC, a codec 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 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 iPhone. 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 OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.
While the Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.