Oneplus Buds Z2 Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

Sony WF C500 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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 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.

Compared to the OnePlus Buds Z2, Sony WF C500 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Sony WF C500 has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Z2

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

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

Sony WF C500, at 10.8g weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Z2 by of 1.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat

Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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.

Both Sony WF C500 and OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony WF C500, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 5.2mm , 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 imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

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

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF C500's battery life is more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

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

Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 21 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It requires 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 for the first time.

Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 1 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Sony WF C500 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

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 WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

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

Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 1meters

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Sony WF C500 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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