A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means 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 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 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.

In comparison to the OnePlus Buds Z2, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 8.12g

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, at 8.12g weigh less than the OnePlus Buds Z2 by -0.88g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has An Earbud Foam

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Z2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 14.2mm

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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS driver unit is 14.2mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 3.2mm , a common assumption 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 indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 20Hz

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.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20000Hz

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 40000Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS generate a clearer and crispier treble than the OnePlus Buds Z2

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 5hours

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.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery life is less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 15hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, 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 many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 16 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 1.5hours

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 when they have been unused for long periods.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mAh

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 30mAh

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery power is 30mAh. less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 10mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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 device and charging case.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 10meters

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 support AAC, a codec 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will work fine 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.

Has Ldac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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.

Audio Latency

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 60ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 4only

OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS microphones are 4, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too 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 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Z2	Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	9g	8.12g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	11mm	14.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	40000Hz
POWER	battery life	7hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	15hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	battery power	40mAh	30mAh
	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	✗	✓
	audio latency	✗	60ms
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	4only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	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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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

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

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 A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

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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