Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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. Compared to the OnePlus Buds Z2, Powerbeats Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
OnePlus Buds Z2 has a higher liquid rating than Powerbeats Pro
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g
are heavier than the OnePlus Buds Z2 with a difference of 11.3g
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 have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. OnePlus Buds Z2 have sweat resistance
Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Z2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Powerbeats Pro and OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of 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 device volume to overcome background sounds. The OnePlus Buds Z2 stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 1mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Powerbeats Pro make sound with a juicier bass than the OnePlus Buds Z2
The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
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. Powerbeats 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 not 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 vendor, and the 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 recharging the case itself.
Powerbeats 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 0.8 hours
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The OnePlus Buds Z2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The 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. Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of OnePlus Buds Z2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Powerbeats 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will work well with your iPad. 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 Powerbeats Pro 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 Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The OnePlus Buds Z2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Powerbeats Pro too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just 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.
With the OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Powerbeats Pro also have a control panel on them. OnePlus Buds Z2 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Powerbeats Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
