Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | OnePlus Buds Z2 | Jabra Elite 7 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IP57 |
weight | 9g | 10.8g | |
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 | 11mm | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 31hours | 24hours | |
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 | 6only | 8only |
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 is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP55, the OnePlus Buds Z2's rating is read as, the first value 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 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
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 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 should 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 an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Z2's 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 they will be spoilt. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for diving.
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The OnePlus Buds Z2 and Jabra Elite 7 Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
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
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
The OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is 7 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the OnePlus Buds Z2's case has 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.
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 highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
OnePlus Buds Z2's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance connecting 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 that is 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 MacBook. 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.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.
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 help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Z2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording 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 channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The 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.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Z2 support the find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
OnePlus Buds Z2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.