Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall 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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means 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 prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -132.75g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat
OnePlus Buds Z2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, 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 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and OnePlus Buds Z2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both OnePlus Buds Z2, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces 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 implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce 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 component generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can 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 before recharge. 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.
OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 5 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a charge of 44 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long 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 shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The 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.
The 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar 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 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.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
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.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 support the find earbuds feature.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions 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 through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.