Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say 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 number 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.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires 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 difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat
OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
OnePlus Buds Z2 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
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, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
The OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
This is given by the manufacturer, and OnePlus Buds Z2's case is said to have a charge of 31 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
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 when they have been unused for extended periods.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
OnePlus Buds Z2 support AAC, a codec 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 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 OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 support the find earbuds feature.
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 charge the earbuds.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.