Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
OnePlus Buds Z2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Raycon Fitness Earbuds | OnePlus Buds Z2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IP55 |
weight | 141.75g | 9g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 12hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 44hours | 31hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
In comparison to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, OnePlus Buds Z2 have a rating of IP55 meaning 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 that of liquids is that,
OnePlus Buds Z2 has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g
are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -132.75g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.
OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
OnePlus Buds Z2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both OnePlus Buds Z2 and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.
OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 3mm
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the OnePlus Buds Z2
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a clearer and crispier treble than the OnePlus Buds Z2
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a full charge of 44 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
OnePlus Buds Z2's charging case has a battery life of 31 hours,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 13 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
OnePlus Buds Z2 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 0.5 hours
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
OnePlus Buds Z2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
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 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.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
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.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the OnePlus Buds Z2 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.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
OnePlus Buds Z2 also have a control panel on them.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
OnePlus Buds Z2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.