A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance 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 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.

In comparison to the OnePlus Buds Z2, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Z2 with a difference of 3.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 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 device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20000Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2 20000Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the OnePlus Buds Z2's case has a charge of 31 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 9 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mAh

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mAh

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh. more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 45mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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 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 are planning 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.

Audio Latency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. It's very 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus	OnePlus Buds Z2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IP55
	weight	12.6g	9g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	✗	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	11hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	22hours	31hours
	charge time	1hours	1.5hours
	battery power	85mAh	40mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	audio latency	134ms	✗
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	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	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

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 Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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