Oneplus Buds Z2 Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, 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 say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of 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, Sony LinkBuds S 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 Sony LinkBuds S

Weight

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are heavier than the OnePlus Buds Z2 by of 0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat

Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

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, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 6mm , 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

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

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2 20,000Hz

The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that Sony LinkBuds S produce a clearer and crispier treble than the OnePlus Buds Z2

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Battery Life

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

The 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 have to charge the device less often.

Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and OnePlus Buds Z2's case has a full charge of 31 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 17 hours

Charge Time

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

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 for the first time.

Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

Sony LinkBuds S too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

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.

Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

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

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2

Has Aac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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 MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Sony LinkBuds S 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.

Has Ldac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.

The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.

The Sony LinkBuds S also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Sony LinkBuds S 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

The Sony LinkBuds S also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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 Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Sony LinkBuds S also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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