IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means 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 is read as, the first number 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. 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,
Powerbeats Pro has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Z2
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g
are heavier than the OnePlus Buds Z2 with a difference of 11.3g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together. OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat
Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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.
The Powerbeats Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. OnePlus Buds Z2 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. 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 device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device. 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Powerbeats Pro can 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 measures if and how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. The OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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
. 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the OnePlus Buds Z2's case is said to have a full charge of 31 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 0.8 hours
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. OnePlus Buds Z2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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 connecting 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 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will work fine with your iPhone.
If you are planning on using these with Android , 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. Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2,
less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when 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. OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them.
OnePlus Buds Z2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Powerbeats Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
