OnePlus Buds Z2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JBL Tour Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | OnePlus Buds Z2 | JBL Tour Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | ✗ |
weight | 9g | ✗ | |
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 | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 31hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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 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.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting 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 since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat
JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both JBL Tour Pro 2, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.
JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 1mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can 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 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.
JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 1 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Z2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
OnePlus Buds Z2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of OnePlus Buds Z2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Tour Pro 2 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. 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 Z2 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 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 Z2 have 6 microphones.
While the JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
OnePlus Buds Z2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when 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 .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too 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 thirty minutes.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.