Oneplus Buds Z2 Vs. Jbl Tour Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Ingress protection ratings is the level 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 means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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.

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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 major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have sweat resistance

JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The OnePlus Buds Z2 and JBL Tour Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

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 earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

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 , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20Hz

The OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20,000Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20,000Hz

The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

This is given by the vendor, and OnePlus Buds Z2's case has a charge of 31 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

The 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.

JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

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

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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