A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 ip55

Powerbeats Pro ipX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

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 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.

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

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Z2 by of 11.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat

Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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.

Both Powerbeats Pro and OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the 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.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Powerbeats Pro, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with 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 , many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20hz

Powerbeats Pro 10hz

The OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that Powerbeats Pro make sound with a juicier bass than the OnePlus Buds Z2

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20,000hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 2 hours . Each 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

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the OnePlus Buds Z2's case is said to have a charge of 31 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Z2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused 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

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mah

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable 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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

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.

Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 provides 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 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.

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Number Of Microphones

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.

Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Powerbeats Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Powerbeats Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Powerbeats Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Z2	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip55	ipX4
	weight	9g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	10hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.7hours
	battery power	40mah	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	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 feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

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 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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