A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

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 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.

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The OnePlus Buds Z2 and JBL Tour Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 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, the unit size corellates with the sound made by 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 imply that they produce 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 produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20000Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20000Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can produce 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, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

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 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 is said to have a full charge of 31 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Z2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mAh

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

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

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have USB TYPE-C, a 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.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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

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

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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 fine 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 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.

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Number Of Microphones

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

JBL Tour Pro 2 6only

OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.

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 device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 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 can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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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	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	7hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	30hours
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	battery power	40mAh	✗
	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
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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by 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 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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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