Sony LinkBuds S
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
OnePlus Buds Z2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sony LinkBuds S | OnePlus Buds Z2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
weight | 9.6g | 9g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 5mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 14hours | 31hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 40mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second 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.
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,
Sony LinkBuds S has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Z2
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are heavier than the OnePlus Buds Z2 by of 0.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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.
Both Sony LinkBuds S and OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The OnePlus Buds Z2 and Sony LinkBuds S operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The 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 the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 6mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the OnePlus Buds Z2
The Sony LinkBuds S have neodymium magnets, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.
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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This 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 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
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 long periods.
Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 0.5 hours
OnePlus Buds Z2's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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.
Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The 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
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 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 iPhone. 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.
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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.
Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Sony LinkBuds S too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.
Sony LinkBuds S also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony LinkBuds S also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony LinkBuds S also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.